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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.77, 1,673.03 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.77, 1,673.03 and 457.46 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.77 : 1,673.03 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.77/1,673.03 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.77x = 1,673.03 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.77x = 765,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,346.20/1,115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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