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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.65, 1,680.41 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.65, 1,680.41 and 426.80 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.65 : 1,680.41 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.65/1,680.41 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.65x = 1,680.41 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.65x = 717,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,188.45/1,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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