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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,673.96 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,673.96 and 385.52 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,673.96 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,673.96 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,673.96 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 645,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,334.76/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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