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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.32, 1,673.72 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.32, 1,673.72 and 466.24 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.32 : 1,673.72 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.32/1,673.72 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.32x = 1,673.72 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.32x = 780,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,355.21/1,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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