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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.74, 1,678.06 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.74, 1,678.06 and 425.67 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.74 : 1,678.06 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.74/1,678.06 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.74x = 1,678.06 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.74x = 714,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,297.67/1,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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