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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.52 and 457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.52 and 457.93 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.70 : 1,673.52 = 457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.70/1,673.52 = 457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.70x = 1,673.52 × 457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.70x = 766,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,355.01/1,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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