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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.88, 1,654.32 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.88, 1,654.32 and 333.38 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.88 : 1,654.32 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.88/1,654.32 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.88x = 1,654.32 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.88x = 551,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,508.93/1,102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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