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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.20, 1,671.62 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.20, 1,671.62 and 420.93 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.20 : 1,671.62 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.20/1,671.62 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.20x = 1,671.62 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.20x = 703,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,632.90/1,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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