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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.94, 1,675.91 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.94, 1,675.91 and 424.13 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.94 : 1,675.91 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.94/1,675.91 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.94x = 1,675.91 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.94x = 710,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,793.21/1,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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