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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.72 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.72 and 379.86 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.32 : 1,665.72 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.32/1,665.72 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.32x = 1,665.72 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.32x = 632,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,740.40/1,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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