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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.93 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.93 and 383.96 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.38 : 1,671.93 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.38/1,671.93 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.38x = 1,671.93 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.38x = 641,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,954.24/1,114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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