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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.75, 1,670.36 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.75, 1,670.36 and 333.56 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.75 : 1,670.36 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.75/1,670.36 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.75x = 1,670.36 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.75x = 557,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,167.79/1,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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