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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.76, 1,674.82 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.76, 1,674.82 and 386.10 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.76 : 1,674.82 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.76/1,674.82 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.76x = 1,674.82 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.76x = 646,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,648.00/1,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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