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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.11, 1,671.26 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.11, 1,671.26 and 464.90 is: 697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.11 : 1,671.26 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.11/1,671.26 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.11x = 1,671.26 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.11x = 776,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,958.09/1,114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.38

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