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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.20 and 420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.20 and 420.40 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,670.20 = 420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,670.20 = 420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,670.20 × 420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 702,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,152.08/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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