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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.48, 1,656.88 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.48, 1,656.88 and 335.20 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.48 : 1,656.88 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.48/1,656.88 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.48x = 1,656.88 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.48x = 555,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,386.18/1,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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