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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.32 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.32 and 420.64 is: 630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,671.32 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,671.32 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,671.32 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 703,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,027.95/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.90

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