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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.84, 1,678.44 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.84, 1,678.44 and 425.48 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.84 : 1,678.44 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.84/1,678.44 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.84x = 1,678.44 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.84x = 714,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,142.65/1,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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