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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.82, 1,670.07 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.82, 1,670.07 and 538.10 is: 806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.82 : 1,670.07 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.82/1,670.07 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.82x = 1,670.07 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.82x = 898,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,664.67/1,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.11

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