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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.14, 1,677.52 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.14, 1,677.52 and 387.73 is: 581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.14 : 1,677.52 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.14/1,677.52 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.14x = 1,677.52 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.14x = 650,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,424.83/1,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.70

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