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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.72, 1,676.76 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.72, 1,676.76 and 387.10 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.72 : 1,676.76 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.72/1,676.76 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.72x = 1,676.76 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.72x = 649,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,073.80/1,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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