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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.36, 1,678.65 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.36, 1,678.65 and 388.77 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.36 : 1,678.65 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.36/1,678.65 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.36x = 1,678.65 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.36x = 652,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,608.76/1,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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