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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.34, 1,674.48 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.34, 1,674.48 and 385.99 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.34 : 1,674.48 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.34/1,674.48 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.34x = 1,674.48 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.34x = 646,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,332.54/1,116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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