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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.05, 1,675.98 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.05, 1,675.98 and 467.64 is: 701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.05 : 1,675.98 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.05/1,675.98 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.05x = 1,675.98 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.05x = 783,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,755.29/1,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.63

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