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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.59, 1,672.61 and 456.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.59, 1,672.61 and 456.99 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.59 : 1,672.61 = 456.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.59/1,672.61 = 456.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.59x = 1,672.61 × 456.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.59x = 764,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,363.76/1,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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