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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.08, 1,692.33 and 479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.08, 1,692.33 and 479.46 is: 718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.08 : 1,692.33 = 479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.08/1,692.33 = 479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.08x = 1,692.33 × 479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.08x = 811,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,404.54/1,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.64

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