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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.79, 1,675.52 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.79, 1,675.52 and 376.32 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.79 : 1,675.52 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.79/1,675.52 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.79x = 1,675.52 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.79x = 630,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,531.69/1,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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