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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.54, 1,671.95 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.54, 1,671.95 and 383.92 is: 575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.54 : 1,671.95 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.54/1,671.95 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.54x = 1,671.95 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.54x = 641,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,891.82/1,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.93

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