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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.90 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.90 and 373.98 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.45 : 1,671.90 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.45/1,671.90 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.45x = 1,671.90 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.45x = 625,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,257.16/1,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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