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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107, 1,661.22 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107, 1,661.22 and 423 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107 : 1,661.22 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107/1,661.22 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107x = 1,661.22 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107x = 702,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,696.06/1,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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