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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.26, 1,676.07 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.26, 1,676.07 and 468.06 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.26 : 1,676.07 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.26/1,676.07 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.26x = 1,676.07 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.26x = 784,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,501.32/1,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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