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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.78, 1,673.43 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.78, 1,673.43 and 423.07 is: 633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.78 : 1,673.43 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.78/1,673.43 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.78x = 1,673.43 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.78x = 707,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,982.75/1,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.95

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