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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.81, 1,670.52 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.81, 1,670.52 and 333.79 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.81 : 1,670.52 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.81/1,670.52 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.81x = 1,670.52 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.81x = 557,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,602.87/1,113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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