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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.74, 1,675.84 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.74, 1,675.84 and 423.92 is: 636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.74 : 1,675.84 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.74/1,675.84 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.74x = 1,675.84 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.74x = 710,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,422.09/1,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.16

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