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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.34, 1,670.06 and 455.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.34, 1,670.06 and 455.45 is: 682.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.34 : 1,670.06 = 455.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.34/1,670.06 = 455.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.34x = 1,670.06 × 455.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.34x = 760,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,620.48/1,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.57

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