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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.37, 1,673.06 and 457.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.37, 1,673.06 and 457.61 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.37 : 1,673.06 = 457.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.37/1,673.06 = 457.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.37x = 1,673.06 × 457.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.37x = 765,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,598.33/1,115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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