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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.67, 1,671.19 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.67, 1,671.19 and 421.29 is: 631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.67 : 1,671.19 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.67/1,671.19 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.67x = 1,671.19 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.67x = 704,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,055.64/1,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.63

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