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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.70, 1,676.62 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.70, 1,676.62 and 337.66 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.70 : 1,676.62 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.70/1,676.62 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.70x = 1,676.62 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.70x = 566,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,127.51/1,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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