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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.80 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.96, 1,694.80 and 480.21 is: 720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.96 : 1,694.80 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.96/1,694.80 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.96x = 1,694.80 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.96x = 813,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,859.91/1,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.26

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