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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.78, 1,673.60 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.78, 1,673.60 and 385.34 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.78 : 1,673.60 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.78/1,673.60 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.78x = 1,673.60 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.78x = 644,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,894.73/1,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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