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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.98, 1,671.20 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.98, 1,671.20 and 333.95 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.98 : 1,671.20 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.98/1,671.20 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.98x = 1,671.20 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.98x = 558,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,087.21/1,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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