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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.28, 1,674 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.28, 1,674 and 385.68 is: 578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.28 : 1,674 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.28/1,674 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.28x = 1,674 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.28x = 645,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,628.32/1,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.37

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