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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,672.48 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,672.48 and 465.44 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,672.48 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,672.48 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,672.48 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 778,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,439.09/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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