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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.17, 1,671.39 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.17, 1,671.39 and 383.91 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.17 : 1,671.39 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.17/1,671.39 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.17x = 1,671.39 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.17x = 641,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,663.33/1,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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