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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.58, 1,676.12 and 459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.58, 1,676.12 and 459.29 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.58 : 1,676.12 = 459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.58/1,676.12 = 459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.58x = 1,676.12 × 459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.58x = 769,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,814.48/1,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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