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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.52, 1,676.45 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.52, 1,676.45 and 387.69 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.52 : 1,676.45 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.52/1,676.45 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.52x = 1,676.45 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.52x = 649,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,940.96/1,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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