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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.81, 1,676.17 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.81, 1,676.17 and 468.37 is: 702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.81 : 1,676.17 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.81/1,676.17 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.81x = 1,676.17 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.81x = 785,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,064.14/1,117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.32

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