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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.76, 1,673.92 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.76, 1,673.92 and 346.24 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.76 : 1,673.92 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.76/1,673.92 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.76x = 1,673.92 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.76x = 579,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,578.06/1,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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