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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.84, 1,677.16 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.84, 1,677.16 and 424.54 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.84 : 1,677.16 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.84/1,677.16 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.84x = 1,677.16 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.84x = 712,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,021.51/1,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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