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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.80, 1,677.12 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.80, 1,677.12 and 388.18 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.80 : 1,677.12 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.80/1,677.12 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.80x = 1,677.12 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.80x = 651,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,024.44/1,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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