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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.16, 1,692.48 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.16, 1,692.48 and 480.44 is: 720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.16 : 1,692.48 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.16/1,692.48 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.16x = 1,692.48 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.16x = 813,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,135.09/1,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.12

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