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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.96, 1,673.28 and 628.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.96, 1,673.28 and 628.42 is: 943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.96 : 1,673.28 = 628.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.96/1,673.28 = 628.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.96x = 1,673.28 × 628.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.96x = 1,051,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,522.62/1,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.10

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