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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,670.07 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,670.07 and 419.67 is: 629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,670.07 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,670.07 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,670.07 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 700,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,878.28/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.81

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