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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,676.36 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,676.36 and 468.38 is: 702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,676.36 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,676.36 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,676.36 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 785,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,173.50/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.43

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