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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.47, 1,679.49 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.47, 1,679.49 and 389.06 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.47 : 1,679.49 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.47/1,679.49 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.47x = 1,679.49 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.47x = 653,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,422.38/1,119.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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