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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.83, 1,672.62 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.83, 1,672.62 and 530.31 is: 795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.83 : 1,672.62 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.83/1,672.62 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.83x = 1,672.62 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.83x = 887,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,007.11/1,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.64

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