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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.25, 1,671.14 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.25, 1,671.14 and 383.88 is: 575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.25 : 1,671.14 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.25/1,671.14 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.25x = 1,671.14 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.25x = 641,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,508.87/1,114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.73

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