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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.26, 1,671.53 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.26, 1,671.53 and 537 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.26 : 1,671.53 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.26/1,671.53 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.26x = 1,671.53 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.26x = 897,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,608.93/1,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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