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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.77, 1,679.18 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.77, 1,679.18 and 389.41 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.77 : 1,679.18 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.77/1,679.18 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.77x = 1,679.18 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.77x = 653,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,885.53/1,119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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