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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.70, 1,677.24 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.70, 1,677.24 and 468.54 is: 702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.70 : 1,677.24 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.70/1,677.24 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.70x = 1,677.24 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.70x = 785,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,854.03/1,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.47

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