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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.70, 1,675.82 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.70, 1,675.82 and 386.28 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.70 : 1,675.82 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.70/1,675.82 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.70x = 1,675.82 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.70x = 647,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,335.75/1,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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