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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.40, 1,674.24 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.40, 1,674.24 and 336.24 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.40 : 1,674.24 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.40/1,674.24 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.40x = 1,674.24 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.40x = 562,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,946.46/1,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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