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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.60, 1,679.69 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.60, 1,679.69 and 389.23 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.60 : 1,679.69 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.60/1,679.69 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.60x = 1,679.69 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.60x = 653,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,785.74/1,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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