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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.30, 1,673.12 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.30, 1,673.12 and 384.68 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.30 : 1,673.12 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.30/1,673.12 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.30x = 1,673.12 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.30x = 643,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,615.80/1,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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