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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.74, 1,692.18 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.74, 1,692.18 and 470.10 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.74 : 1,692.18 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.74/1,692.18 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.74x = 1,692.18 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.74x = 795,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,493.82/1,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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