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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.13, 1,677.20 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.13, 1,677.20 and 348.63 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.13 : 1,677.20 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.13/1,677.20 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.13x = 1,677.20 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.13x = 584,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,722.24/1,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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