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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.91, 1,678.41 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.91, 1,678.41 and 469.56 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.91 : 1,678.41 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.91/1,678.41 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.91x = 1,678.41 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.91x = 788,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,114.20/1,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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