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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117, 1,675.74 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117, 1,675.74 and 347.56 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117 : 1,675.74 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117/1,675.74 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117x = 1,675.74 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117x = 582,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,420.19/1,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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