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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.29, 1,670.90 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.29, 1,670.90 and 420.75 is: 630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.29 : 1,670.90 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.29/1,670.90 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.29x = 1,670.90 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.29x = 703,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,029.07/1,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.92

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