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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.36, 1,674.51 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.36, 1,674.51 and 385.92 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.36 : 1,674.51 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.36/1,674.51 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.36x = 1,674.51 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.36x = 646,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,226.90/1,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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