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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.92, 1,679.70 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.92, 1,679.70 and 389.48 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.92 : 1,679.70 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.92/1,679.70 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.92x = 1,679.70 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.92x = 654,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,209.56/1,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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