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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.55, 1,695.41 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.55, 1,695.41 and 472.36 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.55 : 1,695.41 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.55/1,695.41 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.55x = 1,695.41 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.55x = 800,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,835.39/1,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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