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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.77, 1,676.80 and 468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.77, 1,676.80 and 468.35 is: 702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.77 : 1,676.80 = 468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.77/1,676.80 = 468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.77x = 1,676.80 × 468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.77x = 785,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,329.28/1,117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.59

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