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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.46, 1,670.43 and 536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.46, 1,670.43 and 536.66 is: 804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.46 : 1,670.43 = 536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.46/1,670.43 = 536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.46x = 1,670.43 × 536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.46x = 896,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,452.96/1,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.38

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