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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.06, 1,656.33 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.06, 1,656.33 and 334.50 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.06 : 1,656.33 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.06/1,656.33 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.06x = 1,656.33 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.06x = 554,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,042.39/1,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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