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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.40, 1,673.19 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.40, 1,673.19 and 466.14 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.40 : 1,673.19 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.40/1,673.19 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.40x = 1,673.19 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.40x = 779,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,940.79/1,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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