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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.96, 1,698.70 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.96, 1,698.70 and 475.28 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.96 : 1,698.70 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.96/1,698.70 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.96x = 1,698.70 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.96x = 807,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,358.14/1,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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