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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.53, 1,677.79 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.53, 1,677.79 and 468.80 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.53 : 1,677.79 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.53/1,677.79 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.53x = 1,677.79 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.53x = 786,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,547.95/1,118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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