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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.59, 1,672.09 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.59, 1,672.09 and 465.38 is: 698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.59 : 1,672.09 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.59/1,672.09 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.59x = 1,672.09 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.59x = 778,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,157.24/1,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.16

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