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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.81, 1,692.11 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.81, 1,692.11 and 470.04 is: 705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.81 : 1,692.11 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.81/1,692.11 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.81x = 1,692.11 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.81x = 795,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,357.03/1,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.23

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