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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.67, 1,669.89 and 456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.67, 1,669.89 and 456.01 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.67 : 1,669.89 = 456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.67/1,669.89 = 456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.67x = 1,669.89 × 456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.67x = 761,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,486.54/1,113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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