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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.16, 1,675.98 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.16, 1,675.98 and 469.08 is: 703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.16 : 1,675.98 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.16/1,675.98 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.16x = 1,675.98 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.16x = 786,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,168.70/1,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.09

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