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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.09, 1,671.30 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.09, 1,671.30 and 383.50 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.09 : 1,671.30 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.09/1,671.30 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.09x = 1,671.30 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.09x = 640,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,943.55/1,114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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