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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.67, 1,681.04 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.67, 1,681.04 and 427.24 is: 640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.67 : 1,681.04 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.67/1,681.04 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.67x = 1,681.04 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.67x = 718,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,210.70/1,120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.88

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