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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.71, 1,680.33 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.71, 1,680.33 and 389.28 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.71 : 1,680.33 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.71/1,680.33 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.71x = 1,680.33 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.71x = 654,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,118.86/1,119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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