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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.31, 1,665.74 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.31, 1,665.74 and 460.69 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.31 : 1,665.74 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.31/1,665.74 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.31x = 1,665.74 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.31x = 767,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,387.46/1,110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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