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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.64, 1,675.53 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.64, 1,675.53 and 423.90 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.64 : 1,675.53 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.64/1,675.53 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.64x = 1,675.53 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.64x = 710,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,257.17/1,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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