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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.90, 1,674.99 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.90, 1,674.99 and 423.63 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.90 : 1,674.99 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.90/1,674.99 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.90x = 1,674.99 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.90x = 709,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,576.01/1,116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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