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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.80, 1,670.68 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.80, 1,670.68 and 464.56 is: 696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.80 : 1,670.68 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.80/1,670.68 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.80x = 1,670.68 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.80x = 776,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,131.10/1,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.83

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