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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.66 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.66 and 338.52 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,677.66 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,677.66 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,677.66 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 567,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,921.46/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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