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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.15, 1,672.73 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.15, 1,672.73 and 384.72 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.15 : 1,672.73 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.15/1,672.73 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.15x = 1,672.73 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.15x = 643,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,532.69/1,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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