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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.84, 1,676.73 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.84, 1,676.73 and 387.49 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.84 : 1,676.73 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.84/1,676.73 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.84x = 1,676.73 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.84x = 649,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,716.11/1,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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