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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.56, 1,670.58 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.56, 1,670.58 and 344.12 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.56 : 1,670.58 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.56/1,670.58 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.56x = 1,670.58 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.56x = 574,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,879.99/1,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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