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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.36, 1,676.06 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.36, 1,676.06 and 347.88 is: 521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.36 : 1,676.06 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.36/1,676.06 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.36x = 1,676.06 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.36x = 583,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,067.75/1,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.83

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