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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.58 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.58 and 426.22 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,679.58 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,679.58 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,679.58 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 715,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,873.72/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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