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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.22 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.22 and 335.28 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,657.22 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,657.22 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,657.22 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 555,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,631.05/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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