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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.36, 1,678.98 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.36, 1,678.98 and 379.02 is: 568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.36 : 1,678.98 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.36/1,678.98 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.36x = 1,678.98 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.36x = 636,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,367.00/1,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.51

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