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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.70, 1,670.43 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.70, 1,670.43 and 344.20 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.70 : 1,670.43 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.70/1,670.43 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.70x = 1,670.43 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.70x = 574,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,962.01/1,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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