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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.67, 1,670.98 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.67, 1,670.98 and 384.08 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.67 : 1,670.98 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.67/1,670.98 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.67x = 1,670.98 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.67x = 641,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,790.00/1,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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