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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.18, 1,675.62 and 423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.18, 1,675.62 and 423.66 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.18 : 1,675.62 = 423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.18/1,675.62 = 423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.18x = 1,675.62 × 423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.18x = 709,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,893.17/1,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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