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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.44 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.44 and 344.80 is: 517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,671.44 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,671.44 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,671.44 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 576,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,312.51/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.19

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