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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,671.14 and 420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,671.14 and 420.97 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,671.14 = 420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,671.14 = 420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,671.14 × 420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 703,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,499.81/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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