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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.21, 1,671.33 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.21, 1,671.33 and 464.95 is: 697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.21 : 1,671.33 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.21/1,671.33 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.21x = 1,671.33 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.21x = 777,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,076.53/1,114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.43

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