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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.05, 1,672.86 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.05, 1,672.86 and 384.68 is: 577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.05 : 1,672.86 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.05/1,672.86 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.05x = 1,672.86 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.05x = 643,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,507.42/1,115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.11

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