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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.31, 1,671.50 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.31, 1,671.50 and 344.81 is: 517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.31 : 1,671.50 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.31/1,671.50 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.31x = 1,671.50 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.31x = 576,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,354.96/1,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.23

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