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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.75, 1,677.89 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.75, 1,677.89 and 388.17 is: 582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.75 : 1,677.89 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.75/1,677.89 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.75x = 1,677.89 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.75x = 651,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,304.62/1,118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.17

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