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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.08, 1,678.82 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.08, 1,678.82 and 426.08 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.08 : 1,678.82 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.08/1,678.82 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.08x = 1,678.82 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.08x = 715,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,313.69/1,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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