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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.02, 1,674 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.02, 1,674 and 457.88 is: 686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.02 : 1,674 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.02/1,674 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.02x = 1,674 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.02x = 766,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,482.75/1,116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.80

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