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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.51, 1,693.62 and 470.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.51, 1,693.62 and 470.83 is: 705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.51 : 1,693.62 = 470.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.51/1,693.62 = 470.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.51x = 1,693.62 × 470.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.51x = 797,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,407.10/1,129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.98

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