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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.01, 1,685.93 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.01, 1,685.93 and 466.02 is: 698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.01 : 1,685.93 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.01/1,685.93 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.01x = 1,685.93 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.01x = 785,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,674.77/1,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.99

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