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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.58, 1,670.58 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.58, 1,670.58 and 420.22 is: 630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.58 : 1,670.58 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.58/1,670.58 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.58x = 1,670.58 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.58x = 702,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,011.13/1,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.41

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