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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.24, 1,677.31 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.24, 1,677.31 and 425.17 is: 637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.24 : 1,677.31 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.24/1,677.31 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.24x = 1,677.31 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.24x = 713,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,139.77/1,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.17

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