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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,696.11 and 472.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,696.11 and 472.77 is: 709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,696.11 = 472.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,696.11 = 472.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,696.11 × 472.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 801,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,869.92/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.37

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