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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,672.04 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,672.04 and 529.71 is: 794.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,672.04 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,672.04 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,672.04 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 885,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,691.36/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.56

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