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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.10, 1,681.88 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.10, 1,681.88 and 427.76 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.10 : 1,681.88 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.10/1,681.88 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.10x = 1,681.88 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.10x = 719,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,440.99/1,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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