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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,672.11 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,672.11 and 464.94 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,672.11 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,672.11 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,672.11 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 777,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,430.82/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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