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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.45, 1,679.19 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.45, 1,679.19 and 425.93 is: 638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.45 : 1,679.19 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.45/1,679.19 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.45x = 1,679.19 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.45x = 715,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,209.00/1,119.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.89

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