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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.25 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.25 and 346 is: 519

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.50 : 1,673.25 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.50/1,673.25 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.50x = 1,673.25 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.50x = 578,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,944.50/1,115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519

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