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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.33, 1,676.82 and 459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.33, 1,676.82 and 459.69 is: 689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.33 : 1,676.82 = 459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.33/1,676.82 = 459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.33x = 1,676.82 × 459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.33x = 770,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,817.39/1,118.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.26

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