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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.82 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.82 and 389.28 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.88 : 1,679.82 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.88/1,679.82 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.88x = 1,679.82 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.88x = 653,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,920.33/1,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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