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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.60, 1,672.28 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.60, 1,672.28 and 421.47 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.60 : 1,672.28 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.60/1,672.28 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.60x = 1,672.28 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.60x = 704,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,812.72/1,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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