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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.86, 1,671.02 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.86, 1,671.02 and 383.24 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.86 : 1,671.02 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.86/1,671.02 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.86x = 1,671.02 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.86x = 640,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,391.43/1,113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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