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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.71, 1,676.67 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.71, 1,676.67 and 387.11 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.71 : 1,676.67 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.71/1,676.67 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.71x = 1,676.67 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.71x = 649,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,055.72/1,117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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