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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.48, 1,676.21 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.48, 1,676.21 and 347.98 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.48 : 1,676.21 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.48/1,676.21 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.48x = 1,676.21 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.48x = 583,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,284.24/1,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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