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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.98, 1,672.20 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.98, 1,672.20 and 465.72 is: 698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.98 : 1,672.20 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.98/1,672.20 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.98x = 1,672.20 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.98x = 778,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,776.98/1,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.47

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