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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.94, 1,678.44 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.94, 1,678.44 and 470.16 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.94 : 1,678.44 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.94/1,678.44 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.94x = 1,678.44 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.94x = 789,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,135.35/1,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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