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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.19, 1,671.47 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.19, 1,671.47 and 383.59 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.19 : 1,671.47 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.19/1,671.47 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.19x = 1,671.47 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.19x = 641,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,148.90/1,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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