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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.96, 1,676.95 and 469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.96, 1,676.95 and 469.15 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.96 : 1,676.95 = 469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.96/1,676.95 = 469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.96x = 1,676.95 × 469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.96x = 786,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,735.73/1,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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