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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.94, 1,672.74 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.94, 1,672.74 and 384.59 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.94 : 1,672.74 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.94/1,672.74 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.94x = 1,672.74 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.94x = 643,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,310.71/1,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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