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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.93, 1,670.56 and 420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.93, 1,670.56 and 420.10 is: 630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.93 : 1,670.56 = 420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.93/1,670.56 = 420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.93x = 1,670.56 × 420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.93x = 701,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,802.26/1,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.02

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