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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.54, 1,673.66 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.54, 1,673.66 and 458.15 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.54 : 1,673.66 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.54/1,673.66 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.54x = 1,673.66 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.54x = 766,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,776.67/1,116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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