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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.30, 1,674.08 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.30, 1,674.08 and 458.02 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.30 : 1,674.08 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.30/1,674.08 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.30x = 1,674.08 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.30x = 766,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,762.12/1,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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