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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.48, 1,670.64 and 536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.48, 1,670.64 and 536.68 is: 804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.48 : 1,670.64 = 536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.48/1,670.64 = 536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.48x = 1,670.64 × 536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.48x = 896,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,599.08/1,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.50

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