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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.74, 1,671.05 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.74, 1,671.05 and 344.30 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.74 : 1,671.05 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.74/1,671.05 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.74x = 1,671.05 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.74x = 575,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,342.52/1,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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