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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.57, 1,673.73 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.57, 1,673.73 and 422.30 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.57 : 1,673.73 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.57/1,673.73 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.57x = 1,673.73 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.57x = 706,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,820.36/1,115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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