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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.66, 1,674.74 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.66, 1,674.74 and 423.41 is: 635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.66 : 1,674.74 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.66/1,674.74 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.66x = 1,674.74 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.66x = 709,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,091.17/1,116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.01

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