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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105, 1,657.50 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105, 1,657.50 and 335.56 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105 : 1,657.50 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105/1,657.50 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105x = 1,657.50 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105x = 556,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,190.70/1,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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