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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.26, 1,671.50 and 421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.26, 1,671.50 and 421.51 is: 632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.26 : 1,671.50 = 421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.26/1,671.50 = 421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.26x = 1,671.50 × 421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.26x = 704,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,553.97/1,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.31

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