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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.62, 1,673.52 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.62, 1,673.52 and 346.12 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.62 : 1,673.52 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.62/1,673.52 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.62x = 1,673.52 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.62x = 579,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,238.74/1,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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