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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.29, 1,679.15 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.29, 1,679.15 and 388.89 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.29 : 1,679.15 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.29/1,679.15 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.29x = 1,679.15 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.29x = 653,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,005.62/1,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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