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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.63, 1,678.49 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.63, 1,678.49 and 389.12 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.63 : 1,678.49 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.63/1,678.49 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.63x = 1,678.49 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.63x = 653,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,125.15/1,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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