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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.76, 1,676.92 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.76, 1,676.92 and 348.24 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.76 : 1,676.92 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.76/1,676.92 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.76x = 1,676.92 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.76x = 583,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,970.62/1,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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