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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.40, 1,674 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.40, 1,674 and 385.76 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.40 : 1,674 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.40/1,674 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.40x = 1,674 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.40x = 645,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,762.24/1,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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