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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.29, 1,670.54 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.29, 1,670.54 and 465.51 is: 697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.29 : 1,670.54 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.29/1,670.54 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.29x = 1,670.54 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.29x = 777,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,653.08/1,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.89

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