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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.92, 1,695.36 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.92, 1,695.36 and 480.48 is: 720.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.92 : 1,695.36 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.92/1,695.36 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.92x = 1,695.36 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.92x = 814,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,586.57/1,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.92

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