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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.65, 1,672.11 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.65, 1,672.11 and 384.30 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.65 : 1,672.11 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.65/1,672.11 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.65x = 1,672.11 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.65x = 642,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,591.87/1,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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