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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.33, 1,677.74 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.33, 1,677.74 and 468.69 is: 703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.33 : 1,677.74 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.33/1,677.74 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.33x = 1,677.74 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.33x = 786,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,337.62/1,118.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.14

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