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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.66, 1,671.18 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.66, 1,671.18 and 465.58 is: 698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.66 : 1,671.18 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.66/1,671.18 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.66x = 1,671.18 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.66x = 778,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,067.98/1,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.03

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