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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,656.18 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,656.18 and 334.68 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,656.18 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,656.18 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,656.18 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 554,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,290.32/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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