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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.32, 1,677.44 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.32, 1,677.44 and 469.08 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.32 : 1,677.44 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.32/1,677.44 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.32x = 1,677.44 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.32x = 786,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,853.56/1,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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