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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.62, 1,694.61 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.62, 1,694.61 and 480.36 is: 720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.62 : 1,694.61 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.62/1,694.61 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.62x = 1,694.61 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.62x = 814,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,022.86/1,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.62

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