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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.52, 1,678.72 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.52, 1,678.72 and 388.90 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.52 : 1,678.72 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.52/1,678.72 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.52x = 1,678.72 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.52x = 652,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,854.21/1,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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