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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.10 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.10 and 388.90 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,679.10 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,679.10 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,679.10 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 653,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,001.99/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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