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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,675.86 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,675.86 and 376.77 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,675.86 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,675.86 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,675.86 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 631,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,408.43/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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