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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.28, 1,677.12 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.28, 1,677.12 and 387.72 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.28 : 1,677.12 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.28/1,677.12 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.28x = 1,677.12 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.28x = 650,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,252.97/1,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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