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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.73, 1,673.12 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.73, 1,673.12 and 457.16 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.73 : 1,673.12 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.73/1,673.12 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.73x = 1,673.12 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.73x = 764,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,875.17/1,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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