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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.86, 1,670.45 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.86, 1,670.45 and 464.46 is: 696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.86 : 1,670.45 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.86/1,670.45 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.86x = 1,670.45 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.86x = 775,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,854.88/1,113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.55

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