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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.46, 1,677.70 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.46, 1,677.70 and 460.18 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.46 : 1,677.70 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.46/1,677.70 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.46x = 1,677.70 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.46x = 772,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,043.99/1,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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