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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.89, 1,672.38 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.89, 1,672.38 and 334.91 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.89 : 1,672.38 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.89/1,672.38 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.89x = 1,672.38 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.89x = 560,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,088.42/1,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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