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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.40, 1,686.53 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.40, 1,686.53 and 465.99 is: 698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.40 : 1,686.53 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.40/1,686.53 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.40x = 1,686.53 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.40x = 785,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,903.78/1,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.95

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