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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.70 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.70 and 344.88 is: 517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.38 : 1,671.70 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.38/1,671.70 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.38x = 1,671.70 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.38x = 576,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,535.90/1,114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.36

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