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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.44, 1,670.32 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.44, 1,670.32 and 344 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.44 : 1,670.32 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.44/1,670.32 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.44x = 1,670.32 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.44x = 574,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,590.08/1,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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