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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.77, 1,694.52 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.77, 1,694.52 and 480.42 is: 720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.77 : 1,694.52 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.77/1,694.52 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.77x = 1,694.52 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.77x = 814,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,081.30/1,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.57

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