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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.42, 1,676.32 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.42, 1,676.32 and 468.06 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.42 : 1,676.32 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.42/1,676.32 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.42x = 1,676.32 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.42x = 784,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,618.34/1,117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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