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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.67, 1,673.26 and 422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.67, 1,673.26 and 422.32 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.67 : 1,673.26 = 422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.67/1,673.26 = 422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.67x = 1,673.26 × 422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.67x = 706,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,651.16/1,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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