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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.98, 1,677.42 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.98, 1,677.42 and 696.24 is: 1,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.98 : 1,677.42 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.98/1,677.42 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.98x = 1,677.42 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.98x = 1,167,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,886.90/1,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.64

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