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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.26, 1,675.90 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.26, 1,675.90 and 347.76 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.26 : 1,675.90 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.26/1,675.90 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.26x = 1,675.90 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.26x = 582,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,810.98/1,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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