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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.62, 1,656.91 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.62, 1,656.91 and 335.12 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.62 : 1,656.91 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.62/1,656.91 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.62x = 1,656.91 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.62x = 555,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,255.81/1,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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