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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.28, 1,672.84 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.28, 1,672.84 and 465.84 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.28 : 1,672.84 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.28/1,672.84 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.28x = 1,672.84 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.28x = 779,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,275.79/1,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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