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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.36, 1,670.63 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.36, 1,670.63 and 529.13 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.36 : 1,670.63 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.36/1,670.63 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.36x = 1,670.63 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.36x = 883,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,981.98/1,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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