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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.50, 1,677.84 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.50, 1,677.84 and 349 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.50 : 1,677.84 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.50/1,677.84 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.50x = 1,677.84 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.50x = 585,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,566.16/1,118.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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