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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.43, 1,680 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.43, 1,680 and 426.66 is: 639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.43 : 1,680 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.43/1,680 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.43x = 1,680 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.43x = 716,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,788.80/1,120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.75

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