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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.49, 1,671.17 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.49, 1,671.17 and 383.85 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.49 : 1,671.17 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.49/1,671.17 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.49x = 1,671.17 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.49x = 641,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,478.60/1,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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