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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.23 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.46, 1,695.23 and 471.90 is: 707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.46 : 1,695.23 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.46/1,695.23 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.46x = 1,695.23 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.46x = 799,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,980.04/1,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.66

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