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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.05, 1,675.04 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.05, 1,675.04 and 386.43 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.05 : 1,675.04 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.05/1,675.04 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.05x = 1,675.04 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.05x = 647,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,283.78/1,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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