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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.67, 1,671.39 and 457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.67, 1,671.39 and 457.01 is: 685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.67 : 1,671.39 = 457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.67/1,671.39 = 457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.67x = 1,671.39 × 457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.67x = 763,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,841.94/1,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.26

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