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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.35, 1,673.02 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.35, 1,673.02 and 384.93 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.35 : 1,673.02 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.35/1,673.02 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.35x = 1,673.02 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.35x = 643,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,995.59/1,115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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