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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.37, 1,675.87 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.37, 1,675.87 and 377.03 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.37 : 1,675.87 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.37/1,675.87 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.37x = 1,675.87 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.37x = 631,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,853.27/1,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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