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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.56, 1,675.68 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.56, 1,675.68 and 459.24 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.56 : 1,675.68 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.56/1,675.68 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.56x = 1,675.68 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.56x = 769,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,539.28/1,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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