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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.42 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.42 and 385.28 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.50 : 1,673.42 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.50/1,673.42 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.50x = 1,673.42 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.50x = 644,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,735.26/1,115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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