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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.06, 1,677.22 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.06, 1,677.22 and 425.25 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.06 : 1,677.22 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.06/1,677.22 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.06x = 1,677.22 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.06x = 713,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,237.81/1,118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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