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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.08, 1,671.30 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.08, 1,671.30 and 383.64 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.08 : 1,671.30 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.08/1,671.30 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.08x = 1,671.30 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.08x = 641,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,177.53/1,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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