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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.79, 1,677.02 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.79, 1,677.02 and 377.32 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.79 : 1,677.02 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.79/1,677.02 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.79x = 1,677.02 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.79x = 632,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,773.19/1,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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