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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.44, 1,694.16 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.44, 1,694.16 and 480.12 is: 720.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.44 : 1,694.16 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.44/1,694.16 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.44x = 1,694.16 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.44x = 813,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,400.10/1,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.18

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