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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.13, 1,671.18 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.13, 1,671.18 and 455.87 is: 683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.13 : 1,671.18 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.13/1,671.18 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.13x = 1,671.18 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.13x = 761,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,832.47/1,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.79

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