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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.19 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.19 and 335.26 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.74 : 1,657.19 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.74/1,657.19 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.74x = 1,657.19 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.74x = 555,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,589.52/1,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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