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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,669.91 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,669.91 and 333.32 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,669.91 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,669.91 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,669.91 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 556,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,612.73/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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