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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.87, 1,676.77 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.87, 1,676.77 and 387.92 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.87 : 1,676.77 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.87/1,676.77 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.87x = 1,676.77 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.87x = 650,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,455.84/1,117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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