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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.17, 1,678.32 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.17, 1,678.32 and 388.55 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.17 : 1,678.32 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.17/1,678.32 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.17x = 1,678.32 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.17x = 652,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,102.84/1,119.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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