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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.98, 1,671.22 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.98, 1,671.22 and 383.58 is: 575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.98 : 1,671.22 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.98/1,671.22 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.98x = 1,671.22 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.98x = 641,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,046.57/1,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.46

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