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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.10, 1,670.96 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.10, 1,670.96 and 383.57 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.10 : 1,670.96 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.10/1,670.96 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.10x = 1,670.96 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.10x = 640,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,919.85/1,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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