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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.27, 1,674.42 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.27, 1,674.42 and 423.27 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.27 : 1,674.42 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.27/1,674.42 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.27x = 1,674.42 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.27x = 708,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,727.06/1,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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