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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.08, 1,677.52 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.08, 1,677.52 and 387.68 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.08 : 1,677.52 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.08/1,677.52 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.08x = 1,677.52 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.08x = 650,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,340.95/1,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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