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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.23, 1,675.17 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.23, 1,675.17 and 386.61 is: 579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.23 : 1,675.17 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.23/1,675.17 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.23x = 1,675.17 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.23x = 647,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,637.47/1,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.68

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