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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.08, 1,680.17 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.08, 1,680.17 and 426.51 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.08 : 1,680.17 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.08/1,680.17 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.08x = 1,680.17 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.08x = 716,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,607.17/1,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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