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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.67, 1,682.43 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.67, 1,682.43 and 418.74 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.67 : 1,682.43 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.67/1,682.43 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.67x = 1,682.43 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.67x = 704,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,494.70/1,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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