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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.28, 1,671.66 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.28, 1,671.66 and 536.36 is: 804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.28 : 1,671.66 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.28/1,671.66 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.28x = 1,671.66 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.28x = 896,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,611.56/1,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.66

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