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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.20, 1,676.04 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.20, 1,676.04 and 423.90 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.20 : 1,676.04 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.20/1,676.04 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.20x = 1,676.04 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.20x = 710,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,473.36/1,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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