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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.18, 1,671.49 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.18, 1,671.49 and 373.86 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.18 : 1,671.49 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.18/1,671.49 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.18x = 1,671.49 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.18x = 624,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,903.25/1,114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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