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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.02, 1,667.62 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.02, 1,667.62 and 381.40 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.02 : 1,667.62 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.02/1,667.62 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.02x = 1,667.62 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.02x = 636,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,030.27/1,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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