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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.09, 1,677.44 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.09, 1,677.44 and 387.72 is: 581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.09 : 1,677.44 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.09/1,677.44 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.09x = 1,677.44 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.09x = 650,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,377.04/1,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.69

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