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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.84, 1,677.93 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.84, 1,677.93 and 388.28 is: 582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.84 : 1,677.93 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.84/1,677.93 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.84x = 1,677.93 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.84x = 651,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,506.66/1,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.31

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