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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.96, 1,680.12 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.96, 1,680.12 and 426.84 is: 640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.96 : 1,680.12 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.96/1,680.12 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.96x = 1,680.12 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.96x = 717,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,142.42/1,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.33

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