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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.43, 1,676.15 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.43, 1,676.15 and 386.61 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.43 : 1,676.15 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.43/1,676.15 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.43x = 1,676.15 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.43x = 648,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,015.87/1,117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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