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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,672.38 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,672.38 and 605.16 is: 905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,672.38 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,672.38 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,672.38 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 1,012,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,057.48/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.40

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