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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.53, 1,690.62 and 468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.53, 1,690.62 and 468.61 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.53 : 1,690.62 = 468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.53/1,690.62 = 468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.53x = 1,690.62 × 468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.53x = 792,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,247.60/1,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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