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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.17, 1,671.29 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.17, 1,671.29 and 383.74 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.17 : 1,671.29 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.17/1,671.29 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.17x = 1,671.29 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.17x = 641,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,340.82/1,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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