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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,671.80 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,671.80 and 421.20 is: 631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,671.80 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,671.80 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,671.80 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 704,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,162.16/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.78

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