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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.55, 1,673.56 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.55, 1,673.56 and 385.53 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.55 : 1,673.56 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.55/1,673.56 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.55x = 1,673.56 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.55x = 645,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,201.79/1,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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