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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.29, 1,676.27 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.29, 1,676.27 and 376.82 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.29 : 1,676.27 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.29/1,676.27 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.29x = 1,676.27 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.29x = 631,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,652.06/1,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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