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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.83 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.83 and 384.13 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.55 : 1,671.83 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.55/1,671.83 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.55x = 1,671.83 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.55x = 642,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,200.06/1,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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