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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.24, 1,678.82 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.24, 1,678.82 and 388.98 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.24 : 1,678.82 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.24/1,678.82 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.24x = 1,678.82 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.24x = 653,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,025.46/1,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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