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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,671.90 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,671.90 and 334.64 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,671.90 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,671.90 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,671.90 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 559,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,484.62/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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