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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.53, 1,670.04 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.53, 1,670.04 and 420.27 is: 630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.53 : 1,670.04 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.53/1,670.04 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.53x = 1,670.04 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.53x = 701,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,872.94/1,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.31

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