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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.46, 1,665.63 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.46, 1,665.63 and 461.20 is: 691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.46 : 1,665.63 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.46/1,665.63 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.46x = 1,665.63 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.46x = 768,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,188.56/1,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.78

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