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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.34, 1,672.84 and 374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.34, 1,672.84 and 374.95 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.34 : 1,672.84 = 374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.34/1,672.84 = 374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.34x = 1,672.84 × 374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.34x = 627,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,222.40/1,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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