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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.55, 1,679.82 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.55, 1,679.82 and 389.65 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.55 : 1,679.82 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.55/1,679.82 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.55x = 1,679.82 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.55x = 654,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,541.86/1,119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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