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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.53, 1,691.36 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.53, 1,691.36 and 469.47 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.53 : 1,691.36 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.53/1,691.36 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.53x = 1,691.36 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.53x = 794,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,042.78/1,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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