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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.90, 1,679.87 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.90, 1,679.87 and 389.49 is: 584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.90 : 1,679.87 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.90/1,679.87 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.90x = 1,679.87 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.90x = 654,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,292.57/1,119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.24

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