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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.18, 1,677.57 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.18, 1,677.57 and 468.74 is: 703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.18 : 1,677.57 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.18/1,677.57 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.18x = 1,677.57 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.18x = 786,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,344.16/1,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.24

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