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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.75, 1,672.12 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.75, 1,672.12 and 456.49 is: 684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.75 : 1,672.12 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.75/1,672.12 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.75x = 1,672.12 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.75x = 763,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,306.06/1,114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.73

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