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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.43, 1,674.73 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.43, 1,674.73 and 386.07 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.43 : 1,674.73 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.43/1,674.73 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.43x = 1,674.73 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.43x = 646,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,555.04/1,116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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