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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.99, 1,676.93 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.99, 1,676.93 and 424.91 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.99 : 1,676.93 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.99/1,676.93 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.99x = 1,676.93 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.99x = 712,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,546.39/1,118.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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