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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.26, 1,675.62 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.26, 1,675.62 and 684.18 is: 1,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.26 : 1,675.62 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.26/1,675.62 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.26x = 1,675.62 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.26x = 1,146,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,425.69/1,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.10

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