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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.92, 1,698.17 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.92, 1,698.17 and 473.68 is: 710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.92 : 1,698.17 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.92/1,698.17 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.92x = 1,698.17 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.92x = 804,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,388.92/1,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.64

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