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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.90, 1,673.87 and 422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.90, 1,673.87 and 422.89 is: 634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.90 : 1,673.87 = 422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.90/1,673.87 = 422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.90x = 1,673.87 × 422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.90x = 707,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,866.01/1,115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.35

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