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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.76, 1,693.50 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.76, 1,693.50 and 480.92 is: 720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.76 : 1,693.50 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.76/1,693.50 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.76x = 1,693.50 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.76x = 814,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,438.02/1,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.89

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