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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.68, 1,673.72 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.68, 1,673.72 and 466.48 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.68 : 1,673.72 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.68/1,673.72 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.68x = 1,673.72 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.68x = 780,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,756.91/1,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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