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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.60, 1,674.88 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.60, 1,674.88 and 423.89 is: 635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.60 : 1,674.88 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.60/1,674.88 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.60x = 1,674.88 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.60x = 709,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,968.01/1,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.26

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