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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.84, 1,694.32 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.84, 1,694.32 and 480.40 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.84 : 1,694.32 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.84/1,694.32 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.84x = 1,694.32 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.84x = 813,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,951.33/1,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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