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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.68, 1,657.20 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.68, 1,657.20 and 335 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.68 : 1,657.20 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.68/1,657.20 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.68x = 1,657.20 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.68x = 555,162
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,162/1,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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