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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.10, 1,667.51 and 1,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.10, 1,667.51 and 1,034.75 is: 1,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.10 : 1,667.51 = 1,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.10/1,667.51 = 1,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.10x = 1,667.51 × 1,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.10x = 1,725,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,442.46/1,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.58

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