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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.57, 1,675.92 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.57, 1,675.92 and 376.98 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.57 : 1,675.92 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.57/1,675.92 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.57x = 1,675.92 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.57x = 631,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,784.13/1,117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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