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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.25, 1,677.33 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.25, 1,677.33 and 338.22 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.25 : 1,677.33 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.25/1,677.33 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.25x = 1,677.33 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.25x = 567,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,306.55/1,118.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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