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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.02, 1,672.52 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.02, 1,672.52 and 374.62 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.02 : 1,672.52 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.02/1,672.52 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.02x = 1,672.52 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.02x = 626,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,559.44/1,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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