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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.48, 1,693.02 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.48, 1,693.02 and 479.84 is: 719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.48 : 1,693.02 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.48/1,693.02 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.48x = 1,693.02 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.48x = 812,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,378.72/1,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.25

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