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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.35, 1,672.16 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.35, 1,672.16 and 465.06 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.35 : 1,672.16 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.35/1,672.16 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.35x = 1,672.16 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.35x = 777,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,654.73/1,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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