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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.63, 1,656.94 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.63, 1,656.94 and 335.13 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.63 : 1,656.94 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.63/1,656.94 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.63x = 1,656.94 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.63x = 555,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,290.30/1,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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