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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.74, 1,675.98 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.74, 1,675.98 and 501.12 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.74 : 1,675.98 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.74/1,675.98 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.74x = 1,675.98 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.74x = 839,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,867.10/1,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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