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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.14, 1,677.27 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.14, 1,677.27 and 348.64 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.14 : 1,677.27 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.14/1,677.27 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.14x = 1,677.27 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.14x = 584,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,763.41/1,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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