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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.99, 1,672.50 and 465.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.99, 1,672.50 and 465.73 is: 698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.99 : 1,672.50 = 465.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.99/1,672.50 = 465.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.99x = 1,672.50 × 465.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.99x = 778,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,933.43/1,114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.60

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