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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.81, 1,677.03 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.81, 1,677.03 and 460.40 is: 690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.81 : 1,677.03 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.81/1,677.03 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.81x = 1,677.03 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.81x = 772,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,096.23/1,118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.11

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