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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.26, 1,676.17 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.26, 1,676.17 and 337.25 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.26 : 1,676.17 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.26/1,676.17 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.26x = 1,676.17 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.26x = 565,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,288.33/1,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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