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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,677.51 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,677.51 and 387.99 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,677.51 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,677.51 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,677.51 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 650,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,857.10/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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