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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.44, 1,692.34 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.44, 1,692.34 and 470.76 is: 705.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.44 : 1,692.34 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.44/1,692.34 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.44x = 1,692.34 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.44x = 796,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,690.62/1,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.38

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