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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.48, 1,678 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.48, 1,678 and 388.65 is: 582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.48 : 1,678 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.48/1,678 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.48x = 1,678 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.48x = 652,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,154.70/1,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.55

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