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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.67, 1,672.38 and 421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.67, 1,672.38 and 421.53 is: 632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.67 : 1,672.38 = 421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.67/1,672.38 = 421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.67x = 1,672.38 × 421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.67x = 704,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,956.76/1,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.44

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