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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.78, 1,674.93 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.78, 1,674.93 and 424.07 is: 635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.78 : 1,674.93 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.78/1,674.93 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.78x = 1,674.93 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.78x = 710,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,287.57/1,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.44

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