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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.12, 1,668.04 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.12, 1,668.04 and 382.18 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.12 : 1,668.04 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.12/1,668.04 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.12x = 1,668.04 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.12x = 637,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,491.53/1,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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