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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.97 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.97 and 465.39 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.65 : 1,671.97 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.65/1,671.97 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.65x = 1,671.97 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.65x = 778,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,118.12/1,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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