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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.26, 1,672.91 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.26, 1,672.91 and 335.28 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.26 : 1,672.91 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.26/1,672.91 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.26x = 1,672.91 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.26x = 560,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,894.10/1,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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