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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.44, 1,671.09 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.44, 1,671.09 and 373.78 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.44 : 1,671.09 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.44/1,671.09 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.44x = 1,671.09 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.44x = 624,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,620.02/1,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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