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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.06, 1,678.01 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.06, 1,678.01 and 425.52 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.06 : 1,678.01 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.06/1,678.01 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.06x = 1,678.01 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.06x = 714,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,024.69/1,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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