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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.89, 1,674.60 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.89, 1,674.60 and 385.47 is: 578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.89 : 1,674.60 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.89/1,674.60 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.89x = 1,674.60 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.89x = 645,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,504.84/1,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.47

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