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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.51, 1,670.42 and 464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.51, 1,670.42 and 464.10 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.51 : 1,670.42 = 464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.51/1,670.42 = 464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.51x = 1,670.42 × 464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.51x = 775,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,233.57/1,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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