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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.01, 1,677.15 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.01, 1,677.15 and 387.39 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.01 : 1,677.15 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.01/1,677.15 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.01x = 1,677.15 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.01x = 649,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,711.14/1,118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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