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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.29, 1,693.24 and 470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.29, 1,693.24 and 470.37 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.29 : 1,693.24 = 470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.29/1,693.24 = 470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.29x = 1,693.24 × 470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.29x = 796,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,449.30/1,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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