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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.94, 1,677.40 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.94, 1,677.40 and 425.13 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.94 : 1,677.40 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.94/1,677.40 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.94x = 1,677.40 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.94x = 713,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,113.06/1,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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