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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.28, 1,677.82 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.28, 1,677.82 and 388.30 is: 582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.28 : 1,677.82 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.28/1,677.82 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.28x = 1,677.82 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.28x = 651,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,497.51/1,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.07

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