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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.36, 1,673.06 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.36, 1,673.06 and 345.88 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.36 : 1,673.06 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.36/1,673.06 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.36x = 1,673.06 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.36x = 578,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,677.99/1,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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