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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.64, 1,670.80 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.64, 1,670.80 and 344.14 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.64 : 1,670.80 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.64/1,670.80 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.64x = 1,670.80 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.64x = 574,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,989.11/1,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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