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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,672.04 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,672.04 and 374.10 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,672.04 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,672.04 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,672.04 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 625,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,508.29/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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