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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.31 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.31 and 383.83 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.45 : 1,671.31 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.45/1,671.31 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.45x = 1,671.31 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.45x = 641,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,498.92/1,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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