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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.84, 1,671.48 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.84, 1,671.48 and 456.24 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.84 : 1,671.48 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.84/1,671.48 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.84x = 1,671.48 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.84x = 762,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,596.04/1,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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