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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.46 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.70, 1,673.46 and 375.24 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.70 : 1,673.46 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.70/1,673.46 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.70x = 1,673.46 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.70x = 627,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,949.13/1,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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