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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.66 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.66 and 384.03 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.65 : 1,671.66 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.65/1,671.66 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.65x = 1,671.66 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.65x = 641,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,967.59/1,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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