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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.23, 1,673.10 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.23, 1,673.10 and 385.43 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.23 : 1,673.10 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.23/1,673.10 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.23x = 1,673.10 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.23x = 644,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,854.57/1,116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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