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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.03, 1,676.70 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.03, 1,676.70 and 425.07 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.03 : 1,676.70 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.03/1,676.70 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.03x = 1,676.70 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.03x = 712,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,714.87/1,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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