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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.85 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.85 and 388.10 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,677.85 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,677.85 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,677.85 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 651,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,176.81/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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