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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.22, 1,677.31 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.22, 1,677.31 and 469.41 is: 704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.22 : 1,677.31 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.22/1,677.31 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.22x = 1,677.31 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.22x = 787,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,346.09/1,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.11

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