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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.42, 1,665.44 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.42, 1,665.44 and 380 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.42 : 1,665.44 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.42/1,665.44 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.42x = 1,665.44 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.42x = 632,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,867.20/1,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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