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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.05, 1,676.07 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.05, 1,676.07 and 387.15 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.05 : 1,676.07 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.05/1,676.07 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.05x = 1,676.07 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.05x = 648,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,890.50/1,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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