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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.12, 1,692.08 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.12, 1,692.08 and 479.20 is: 718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.12 : 1,692.08 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.12/1,692.08 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.12x = 1,692.08 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.12x = 810,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,844.74/1,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.12

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