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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.52, 1,680.01 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.52, 1,680.01 and 389.07 is: 583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.52 : 1,680.01 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.52/1,680.01 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.52x = 1,680.01 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.52x = 653,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,640.52/1,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.86

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