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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.26, 1,665.99 and 1,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.26, 1,665.99 and 1,041.87 is: 1,553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.26 : 1,665.99 = 1,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.26/1,665.99 = 1,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.26x = 1,665.99 × 1,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.26x = 1,735,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,745.00/1,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.57

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