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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.33, 1,674.78 and 597.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.33, 1,674.78 and 597.01 is: 894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.33 : 1,674.78 = 597.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.33/1,674.78 = 597.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.33x = 1,674.78 × 597.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.33x = 999,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,860.41/1,117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.87

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