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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.22, 1,672.37 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.22, 1,672.37 and 334.94 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.22 : 1,672.37 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.22/1,672.37 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.22x = 1,672.37 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.22x = 560,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,133.57/1,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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