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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.50, 1,677.68 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.50, 1,677.68 and 425.42 is: 637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.50 : 1,677.68 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.50/1,677.68 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.50x = 1,677.68 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.50x = 713,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,708.11/1,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.53

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