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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.16, 1,668.54 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.16, 1,668.54 and 381.79 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.16 : 1,668.54 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.16/1,668.54 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.16x = 1,668.54 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.16x = 637,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,031.89/1,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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