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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.72, 1,671.78 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.72, 1,671.78 and 421.36 is: 631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.72 : 1,671.78 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.72/1,671.78 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.72x = 1,671.78 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.72x = 704,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,421.22/1,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.93

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