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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.55, 1,693.11 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.55, 1,693.11 and 470.21 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.55 : 1,693.11 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.55/1,693.11 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.55x = 1,693.11 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.55x = 796,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,113.79/1,128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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