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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.26, 1,673.28 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.26, 1,673.28 and 345.76 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.26 : 1,673.28 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.26/1,673.28 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.26x = 1,673.28 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.26x = 578,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,553.29/1,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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