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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.66, 1,678.01 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.66, 1,678.01 and 338.67 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.66 : 1,678.01 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.66/1,678.01 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.66x = 1,678.01 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.66x = 568,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,289.95/1,118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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