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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.55, 1,676.32 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.55, 1,676.32 and 348.05 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.55 : 1,676.32 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.55/1,676.32 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.55x = 1,676.32 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.55x = 583,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,438.05/1,117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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