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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.38, 1,676.44 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.38, 1,676.44 and 386.96 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.38 : 1,676.44 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.38/1,676.44 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.38x = 1,676.44 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.38x = 648,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,715.22/1,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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