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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.60, 1,676.52 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.60, 1,676.52 and 387.32 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.60 : 1,676.52 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.60/1,676.52 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.60x = 1,676.52 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.60x = 649,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,353.92/1,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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