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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.16, 1,673.70 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.16, 1,673.70 and 385.48 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.16 : 1,673.70 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.16/1,673.70 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.16x = 1,673.70 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.16x = 645,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,177.88/1,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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