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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.60, 1,672 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.60, 1,672 and 334.55 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.60 : 1,672 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.60/1,672 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.60x = 1,672 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.60x = 559,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,367.60/1,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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