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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.97, 1,679.65 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.97, 1,679.65 and 389.15 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.97 : 1,679.65 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.97/1,679.65 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.97x = 1,679.65 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.97x = 653,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,626.43/1,119.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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