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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.77, 1,673.58 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.77, 1,673.58 and 346.27 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.77 : 1,673.58 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.77/1,673.58 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.77x = 1,673.58 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.77x = 579,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,510.55/1,115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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