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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.60, 1,675.99 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.60, 1,675.99 and 467.98 is: 701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.60 : 1,675.99 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.60/1,675.99 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.60x = 1,675.99 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.60x = 784,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,326.20/1,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.80

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