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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.94, 1,680.12 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.94, 1,680.12 and 426.82 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.94 : 1,680.12 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.94/1,680.12 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.94x = 1,680.12 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.94x = 717,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,108.82/1,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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