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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.59, 1,674.11 and 457.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.59, 1,674.11 and 457.99 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.59 : 1,674.11 = 457.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.59/1,674.11 = 457.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.59x = 1,674.11 × 457.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.59x = 766,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,725.64/1,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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