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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.10, 1,676.93 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.10, 1,676.93 and 377.64 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.10 : 1,676.93 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.10/1,676.93 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.10x = 1,676.93 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.10x = 633,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,275.85/1,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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