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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.32, 1,670.12 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.32, 1,670.12 and 419.78 is: 629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.32 : 1,670.12 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.32/1,670.12 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.32x = 1,670.12 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.32x = 701,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,075.67/1,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.72

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