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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.32, 1,675.98 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.32, 1,675.98 and 386.84 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.32 : 1,675.98 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.32/1,675.98 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.32x = 1,675.98 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.32x = 648,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,327.72/1,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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