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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.96, 1,677.80 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.96, 1,677.80 and 631.44 is: 947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.96 : 1,677.80 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.96/1,677.80 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.96x = 1,677.80 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.96x = 1,059,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,430.03/1,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.65

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