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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.06, 1,673.43 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.06, 1,673.43 and 457.74 is: 686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.06 : 1,673.43 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.06/1,673.43 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.06x = 1,673.43 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.06x = 765,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,995.85/1,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.34

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