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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.85, 1,676.88 and 634.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.85, 1,676.88 and 634.01 is: 951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.85 : 1,676.88 = 634.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.85/1,676.88 = 634.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.85x = 1,676.88 × 634.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.85x = 1,063,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,158.69/1,117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.07

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