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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.51, 1,673.35 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.51, 1,673.35 and 335.45 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.51 : 1,673.35 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.51/1,673.35 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.51x = 1,673.35 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.51x = 561,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,329.44/1,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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