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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.94, 1,673.37 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.94, 1,673.37 and 457.17 is: 686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.94 : 1,673.37 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.94/1,673.37 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.94x = 1,673.37 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.94x = 765,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,014.56/1,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.15

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