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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.34, 1,671.02 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.34, 1,671.02 and 529.51 is: 794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.34 : 1,671.02 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.34/1,671.02 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.34x = 1,671.02 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.34x = 884,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,814.98/1,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.03

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