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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.02, 1,671.26 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.02, 1,671.26 and 420.73 is: 631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.02 : 1,671.26 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.02/1,671.26 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.02x = 1,671.26 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.02x = 703,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,149.22/1,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.18

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