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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.43, 1,677.99 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.43, 1,677.99 and 378.38 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.43 : 1,677.99 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.43/1,677.99 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.43x = 1,677.99 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.43x = 634,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,909.47/1,118.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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