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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.18, 1,680.34 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.18, 1,680.34 and 426.70 is: 640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.18 : 1,680.34 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.18/1,680.34 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.18x = 1,680.34 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.18x = 717,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,001.08/1,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.08

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