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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.89, 1,676.93 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.89, 1,676.93 and 468.54 is: 702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.89 : 1,676.93 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.89/1,676.93 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.89x = 1,676.93 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.89x = 785,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,706.44/1,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.85

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