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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.10, 1,677.28 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.10, 1,677.28 and 387.56 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.10 : 1,677.28 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.10/1,677.28 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.10x = 1,677.28 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.10x = 650,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,046.64/1,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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