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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.68 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.12, 1,657.68 and 335.60 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.12 : 1,657.68 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.12/1,657.68 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.12x = 1,657.68 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.12x = 556,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,317.41/1,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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