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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.42, 1,671.01 and 628.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.42, 1,671.01 and 628.01 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.42 : 1,671.01 = 628.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.42/1,671.01 = 628.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.42x = 1,671.01 × 628.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.42x = 1,049,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,410.99/1,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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