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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.67, 1,679.51 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.67, 1,679.51 and 389.25 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.67 : 1,679.51 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.67/1,679.51 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.67x = 1,679.51 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.67x = 653,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,738.92/1,119.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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