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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.06, 1,672.17 and 537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.06, 1,672.17 and 537.34 is: 806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.06 : 1,672.17 = 537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.06/1,672.17 = 537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.06x = 1,672.17 × 537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.06x = 898,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,512.78/1,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.52

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