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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.84, 1,674.17 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.84, 1,674.17 and 385.49 is: 578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.84 : 1,674.17 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.84/1,674.17 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.84x = 1,674.17 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.84x = 645,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,379.50/1,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.38

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