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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.94 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,670.94 and 536.52 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,670.94 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,670.94 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,670.94 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 896,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,492.73/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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