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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.66, 1,669.77 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.66, 1,669.77 and 420.30 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.66 : 1,669.77 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.66/1,669.77 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.66x = 1,669.77 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.66x = 701,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,804.33/1,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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