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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.68, 1,676.93 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.68, 1,676.93 and 387.47 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.68 : 1,676.93 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.68/1,676.93 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.68x = 1,676.93 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.68x = 649,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,749.75/1,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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