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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.99, 1,672.49 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.99, 1,672.49 and 335 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.99 : 1,672.49 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.99/1,672.49 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.99x = 1,672.49 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.99x = 560,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,283.31/1,114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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