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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.17, 1,675.21 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.17, 1,675.21 and 337.03 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.17 : 1,675.21 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.17/1,675.21 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.17x = 1,675.21 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.17x = 564,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,589.75/1,117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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