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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.19, 1,671.30 and 464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.19, 1,671.30 and 464.78 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.19 : 1,671.30 = 464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.19/1,671.30 = 464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.19x = 1,671.30 × 464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.19x = 776,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,786.81/1,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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