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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.32, 1,675.98 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.32, 1,675.98 and 467.70 is: 701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.32 : 1,675.98 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.32/1,675.98 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.32x = 1,675.98 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.32x = 783,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,855.85/1,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.55

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