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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.98, 1,677.06 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.98, 1,677.06 and 634.14 is: 951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.98 : 1,677.06 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.98/1,677.06 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.98x = 1,677.06 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.98x = 1,063,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,490.83/1,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.26

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