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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,670.80 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,670.80 and 383.96 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,670.80 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,670.80 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,670.80 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 641,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,520.37/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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