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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.56, 1,671.12 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.56, 1,671.12 and 455.96 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.56 : 1,671.12 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.56/1,671.12 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.56x = 1,671.12 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.56x = 761,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,963.88/1,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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