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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.77, 1,671.59 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.77, 1,671.59 and 383.86 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.77 : 1,671.59 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.77/1,671.59 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.77x = 1,671.59 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.77x = 641,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,657.43/1,113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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