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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.03, 1,672.07 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.03, 1,672.07 and 421.31 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.03 : 1,672.07 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.03/1,672.07 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.03x = 1,672.07 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.03x = 704,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,461.89/1,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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