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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.56, 1,694.52 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.56, 1,694.52 and 480.12 is: 720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.56 : 1,694.52 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.56/1,694.52 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.56x = 1,694.52 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.56x = 813,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,572.94/1,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.26

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