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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,678.14 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,678.14 and 469.72 is: 704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,678.14 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,678.14 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,678.14 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 788,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,255.92/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.63

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