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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.34, 1,670.42 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.34, 1,670.42 and 536.90 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.34 : 1,670.42 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.34/1,670.42 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.34x = 1,670.42 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.34x = 896,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,837.46/1,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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