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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.77, 1,675.08 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.77, 1,675.08 and 347.27 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.77 : 1,675.08 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.77/1,675.08 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.77x = 1,675.08 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.77x = 581,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,705.03/1,116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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