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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.76, 1,670.92 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.76, 1,670.92 and 344.24 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.76 : 1,670.92 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.76/1,670.92 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.76x = 1,670.92 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.76x = 575,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,197.50/1,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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