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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.64, 1,677.96 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.64, 1,677.96 and 349.14 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.64 : 1,677.96 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.64/1,677.96 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.64x = 1,677.96 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.64x = 585,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,842.95/1,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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