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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.01, 1,672.45 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.01, 1,672.45 and 334.99 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.01 : 1,672.45 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.01/1,672.45 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.01x = 1,672.45 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.01x = 560,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,261.71/1,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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