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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,671.96 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,671.96 and 334.73 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,671.96 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,671.96 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,671.96 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 559,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,646.81/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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