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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.04, 1,668.05 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.04, 1,668.05 and 371.70 is: 557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.04 : 1,668.05 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.04/1,668.05 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.04x = 1,668.05 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.04x = 620,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,012.33/1,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.54

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