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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.76, 1,674.04 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.76, 1,674.04 and 458.22 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.76 : 1,674.04 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.76/1,674.04 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.76x = 1,674.04 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.76x = 767,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,078.61/1,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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