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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.48 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.48 and 467.44 is: 700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.52 : 1,675.48 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.52/1,675.48 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.52x = 1,675.48 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.52x = 783,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,186.37/1,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.83

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