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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.31, 1,675.96 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.31, 1,675.96 and 386.49 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.31 : 1,675.96 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.31/1,675.96 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.31x = 1,675.96 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.31x = 647,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,741.78/1,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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