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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.72, 1,673.64 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.72, 1,673.64 and 346.28 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.72 : 1,673.64 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.72/1,673.64 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.72x = 1,673.64 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.72x = 579,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,548.06/1,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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