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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.67, 1,676.07 and 387.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.67, 1,676.07 and 387.05 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.67 : 1,676.07 = 387.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.67/1,676.07 = 387.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.67x = 1,676.07 × 387.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.67x = 648,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,714.51/1,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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