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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.09, 1,675.94 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.09, 1,675.94 and 386.72 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.09 : 1,675.94 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.09/1,675.94 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.09x = 1,675.94 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.09x = 648,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,127.09/1,117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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