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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.29, 1,694.28 and 472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.29, 1,694.28 and 472.67 is: 708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.29 : 1,694.28 = 472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.29/1,694.28 = 472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.29x = 1,694.28 × 472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.29x = 800,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,834.98/1,130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.52

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