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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.59, 1,670.67 and 536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.59, 1,670.67 and 536.25 is: 803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.59 : 1,670.67 = 536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.59/1,670.67 = 536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.59x = 1,670.67 × 536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.59x = 895,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,896.79/1,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.79

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