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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.15, 1,671.23 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.15, 1,671.23 and 383.72 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.15 : 1,671.23 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.15/1,671.23 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.15x = 1,671.23 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.15x = 641,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,284.38/1,114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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