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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.83, 1,695.89 and 472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.83, 1,695.89 and 472.71 is: 708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.83 : 1,695.89 = 472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.83/1,695.89 = 472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.83x = 1,695.89 × 472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.83x = 801,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,659.33/1,130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.91

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