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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.62, 1,677.36 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.62, 1,677.36 and 469.18 is: 703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.62 : 1,677.36 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.62/1,677.36 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.62x = 1,677.36 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.62x = 786,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,983.76/1,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.53

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