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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.17, 1,672.89 and 384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.17, 1,672.89 and 384.91 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.17 : 1,672.89 = 384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.17/1,672.89 = 384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.17x = 1,672.89 × 384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.17x = 643,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,912.09/1,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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