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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.10, 1,675.77 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.10, 1,675.77 and 386.51 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.10 : 1,675.77 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.10/1,675.77 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.10x = 1,675.77 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.10x = 647,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,701.86/1,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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