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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.84, 1,674.56 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.84, 1,674.56 and 386.47 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.84 : 1,674.56 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.84/1,674.56 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.84x = 1,674.56 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.84x = 647,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,168.09/1,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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