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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.72 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,671.72 and 383.86 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,671.72 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,671.72 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,671.72 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 641,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,706.44/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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