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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.65, 1,673.70 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.65, 1,673.70 and 375.16 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.65 : 1,673.70 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.65/1,673.70 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.65x = 1,673.70 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.65x = 627,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,905.29/1,115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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