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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.16, 1,676.99 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.16, 1,676.99 and 424.91 is: 637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.16 : 1,676.99 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.16/1,676.99 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.16x = 1,676.99 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.16x = 712,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,559.31/1,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.26

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