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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.27, 1,671.10 and 383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.27, 1,671.10 and 383.65 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.27 : 1,671.10 = 383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.27/1,671.10 = 383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.27x = 1,671.10 × 383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.27x = 641,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,112.38/1,114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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