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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.47, 1,671.22 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.47, 1,671.22 and 373.88 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.47 : 1,671.22 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.47/1,671.22 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.47x = 1,671.22 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.47x = 624,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,835.73/1,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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