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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.33, 1,671.99 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.33, 1,671.99 and 422.03 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.33 : 1,671.99 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.33/1,671.99 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.33x = 1,671.99 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.33x = 705,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,621.58/1,115.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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