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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.36, 1,673.68 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.36, 1,673.68 and 457.12 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.36 : 1,673.68 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.36/1,673.68 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.36x = 1,673.68 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.36x = 765,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,067.77/1,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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