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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.56, 1,678.08 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.56, 1,678.08 and 349.12 is: 523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.56 : 1,678.08 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.56/1,678.08 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.56x = 1,678.08 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.56x = 585,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,851.29/1,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.75

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