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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.12, 1,689.52 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.12, 1,689.52 and 469.38 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.12 : 1,689.52 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.12/1,689.52 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.12x = 1,689.52 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.12x = 793,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,026.90/1,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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