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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.50, 1,655.52 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.50, 1,655.52 and 334 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.50 : 1,655.52 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.50/1,655.52 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.50x = 1,655.52 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.50x = 552,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,943.68/1,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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