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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.63, 1,691.77 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.63, 1,691.77 and 470.88 is: 705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.63 : 1,691.77 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.63/1,691.77 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.63x = 1,691.77 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.63x = 796,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,620.66/1,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.83

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