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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.15, 1,668.45 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.15, 1,668.45 and 381.76 is: 572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.15 : 1,668.45 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.15/1,668.45 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.15x = 1,668.45 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.15x = 636,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,947.47/1,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.72

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