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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.41, 1,677.58 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.41, 1,677.58 and 469.13 is: 703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.41 : 1,677.58 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.41/1,677.58 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.41x = 1,677.58 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.41x = 786,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,993.54/1,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.67

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