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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.34, 1,679.19 and 389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.34, 1,679.19 and 389.35 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.34 : 1,679.19 = 389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.34/1,679.19 = 389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.34x = 1,679.19 × 389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.34x = 653,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,792.63/1,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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