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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.36, 1,672.14 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.36, 1,672.14 and 465.54 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.36 : 1,672.14 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.36/1,672.14 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.36x = 1,672.14 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.36x = 778,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,448.06/1,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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