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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.03, 1,696.80 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.03, 1,696.80 and 473.02 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.03 : 1,696.80 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.03/1,696.80 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.03x = 1,696.80 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.03x = 802,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,620.34/1,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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