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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.51, 1,671.92 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.51, 1,671.92 and 465.10 is: 697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.51 : 1,671.92 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.51/1,671.92 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.51x = 1,671.92 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.51x = 777,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,609.99/1,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.71

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