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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.11, 1,675.94 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.11, 1,675.94 and 337.09 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.11 : 1,675.94 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.11/1,675.94 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.11x = 1,675.94 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.11x = 564,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,942.61/1,117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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