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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.10, 1,674.66 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.10, 1,674.66 and 501.14 is: 751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.10 : 1,674.66 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.10/1,674.66 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.10x = 1,674.66 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.10x = 839,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,239.11/1,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.27

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