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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.83, 1,676.16 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.83, 1,676.16 and 468.02 is: 702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.83 : 1,676.16 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.83/1,676.16 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.83x = 1,676.16 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.83x = 784,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,480.59/1,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.42

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