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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.95, 1,671.13 and 420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.95, 1,671.13 and 420.82 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.95 : 1,671.13 = 420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.95/1,671.13 = 420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.95x = 1,671.13 × 420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.95x = 703,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,239.70/1,113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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