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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.29, 1,676.06 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.29, 1,676.06 and 387.02 is: 580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.29 : 1,676.06 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.29/1,676.06 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.29x = 1,676.06 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.29x = 648,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,668.74/1,118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.05

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