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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.76, 1,678.42 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.76, 1,678.42 and 349.24 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.76 : 1,678.42 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.76/1,678.42 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.76x = 1,678.42 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.76x = 586,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,171.40/1,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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