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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.72, 1,676.58 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.72, 1,676.58 and 348.28 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.72 : 1,676.58 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.72/1,676.58 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.72x = 1,676.58 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.72x = 583,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,919.28/1,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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