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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119, 1,677.78 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119, 1,677.78 and 425.55 is: 638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119 : 1,677.78 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119/1,677.78 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119x = 1,677.78 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119x = 713,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,979.28/1,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.05

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