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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.88, 1,671.08 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.88, 1,671.08 and 344.38 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.88 : 1,671.08 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.88/1,671.08 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.88x = 1,671.08 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.88x = 575,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,486.53/1,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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