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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.79, 1,672.34 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.79, 1,672.34 and 374.15 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.79 : 1,672.34 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.79/1,672.34 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.79x = 1,672.34 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.79x = 625,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,695.78/1,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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