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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.65, 1,672.05 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.65, 1,672.05 and 334.63 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.65 : 1,672.05 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.65/1,672.05 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.65x = 1,672.05 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.65x = 559,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,518.09/1,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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