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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.87, 1,672.68 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.87, 1,672.68 and 384.89 is: 576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.87 : 1,672.68 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.87/1,672.68 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.87x = 1,672.68 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.87x = 643,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,797.81/1,115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.95

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