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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.74, 1,672.38 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.74, 1,672.38 and 384.89 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.74 : 1,672.38 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.74/1,672.38 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.74x = 1,672.38 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.74x = 643,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,673.98/1,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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