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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.62, 1,675.97 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.62, 1,675.97 and 337.38 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.62 : 1,675.97 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.62/1,675.97 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.62x = 1,675.97 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.62x = 565,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,438.76/1,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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