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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.10, 1,674.98 and 500.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.10, 1,674.98 and 500.69 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.10 : 1,674.98 = 500.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.10/1,674.98 = 500.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.10x = 1,674.98 × 500.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.10x = 838,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,643.23/1,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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