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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.03, 1,672.65 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.03, 1,672.65 and 374.60 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.03 : 1,672.65 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.03/1,672.65 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.03x = 1,672.65 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.03x = 626,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,578.87/1,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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