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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.72, 1,677.76 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.72, 1,677.76 and 349.12 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.72 : 1,677.76 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.72/1,677.76 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.72x = 1,677.76 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.72x = 585,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,739.57/1,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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