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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.26, 1,677.40 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.26, 1,677.40 and 348.76 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.26 : 1,677.40 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.26/1,677.40 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.26x = 1,677.40 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.26x = 585,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,010.02/1,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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