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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.46, 1,673.56 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.46, 1,673.56 and 375.56 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.46 : 1,673.56 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.46/1,673.56 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.46x = 1,673.56 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.46x = 628,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,522.19/1,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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