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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.68, 1,673.70 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.68, 1,673.70 and 346 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.68 : 1,673.70 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.68/1,673.70 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.68x = 1,673.70 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.68x = 579,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,100.20/1,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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