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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.82, 1,672.49 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.82, 1,672.49 and 345.32 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.82 : 1,672.49 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.82/1,672.49 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.82x = 1,672.49 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.82x = 577,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,535.88/1,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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