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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.26, 1,674.72 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.26, 1,674.72 and 385.83 is: 578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.26 : 1,674.72 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.26/1,674.72 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.26x = 1,674.72 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.26x = 646,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,157.22/1,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.86

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