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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,672.98 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,672.98 and 335.16 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,672.98 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,672.98 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,672.98 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 560,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,715.98/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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