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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.12, 1,677.54 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.12, 1,677.54 and 426.30 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.12 : 1,677.54 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.12/1,677.54 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.12x = 1,677.54 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.12x = 715,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,135.30/1,119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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