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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.53, 1,670.92 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.53, 1,670.92 and 420.66 is: 631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.53 : 1,670.92 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.53/1,670.92 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.53x = 1,670.92 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.53x = 702,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,888.16/1,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.23

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