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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.65, 1,675.84 and 459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.65, 1,675.84 and 459.34 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.65 : 1,675.84 = 459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.65/1,675.84 = 459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.65x = 1,675.84 × 459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.65x = 769,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,780.35/1,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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