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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.64, 1,681.62 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.64, 1,681.62 and 428.04 is: 641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.64 : 1,681.62 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.64/1,681.62 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.64x = 1,681.62 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.64x = 719,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,800.62/1,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.74

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