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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.49, 1,671.40 and 383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.49, 1,671.40 and 383.87 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.49 : 1,671.40 = 383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.49/1,671.40 = 383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.49x = 1,671.40 × 383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.49x = 641,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,604.98/1,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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