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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.43, 1,672.98 and 384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.43, 1,672.98 and 384.99 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.43 : 1,672.98 = 384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.43/1,672.98 = 384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.43x = 1,672.98 × 384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.43x = 644,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,080.57/1,115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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