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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.61, 1,677.83 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.61, 1,677.83 and 388.17 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.61 : 1,677.83 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.61/1,677.83 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.61x = 1,677.83 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.61x = 651,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,281.33/1,118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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