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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.27, 1,683.93 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.27, 1,683.93 and 464.74 is: 696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.27 : 1,683.93 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.27/1,683.93 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.27x = 1,683.93 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.27x = 782,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,581.21/1,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.70

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