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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.27, 1,673.07 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.27, 1,673.07 and 385.44 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.27 : 1,673.07 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.27/1,673.07 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.27x = 1,673.07 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.27x = 644,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,868.10/1,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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