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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.94, 1,677.15 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.94, 1,677.15 and 348.50 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.94 : 1,677.15 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.94/1,677.15 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.94x = 1,677.15 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.94x = 584,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,486.78/1,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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