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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.52, 1,670.24 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.52, 1,670.24 and 344 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.52 : 1,670.24 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.52/1,670.24 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.52x = 1,670.24 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.52x = 574,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,562.56/1,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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