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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.92, 1,670.07 and 420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.92, 1,670.07 and 420.53 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.92 : 1,670.07 = 420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.92/1,670.07 = 420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.92x = 1,670.07 × 420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.92x = 702,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,318.71/1,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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