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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.86, 1,674.95 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.86, 1,674.95 and 467.44 is: 701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.86 : 1,674.95 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.86/1,674.95 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.86x = 1,674.95 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.86x = 782,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,932.10/1,116.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.01

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