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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.80, 1,677.60 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.80, 1,677.60 and 468.80 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.80 : 1,677.60 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.80/1,677.60 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.80x = 1,677.60 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.80x = 786,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,458.88/1,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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