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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.38, 1,676.12 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.38, 1,676.12 and 377.04 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.38 : 1,676.12 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.38/1,676.12 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.38x = 1,676.12 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.38x = 631,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,964.28/1,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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