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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.10, 1,672.61 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.10, 1,672.61 and 384.66 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.10 : 1,672.61 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.10/1,672.61 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.10x = 1,672.61 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.10x = 643,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,386.16/1,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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