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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.35 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.35 and 344.63 is: 516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.55 : 1,671.35 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.55/1,671.35 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.55x = 1,671.35 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.55x = 575,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,995.63/1,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.80

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