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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.47, 1,677.70 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.47, 1,677.70 and 424.97 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.47 : 1,677.70 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.47/1,677.70 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.47x = 1,677.70 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.47x = 712,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,976.89/1,118.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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