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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.24, 1,676.36 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.24, 1,676.36 and 424.24 is: 636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.24 : 1,676.36 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.24/1,676.36 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.24x = 1,676.36 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.24x = 711,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,178.97/1,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.55

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