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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.27, 1,675.83 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.27, 1,675.83 and 347.77 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.27 : 1,675.83 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.27/1,675.83 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.27x = 1,675.83 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.27x = 582,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,803.40/1,117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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