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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.24, 1,667.87 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.24, 1,667.87 and 381.89 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.24 : 1,667.87 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.24/1,667.87 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.24x = 1,667.87 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.24x = 636,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,932.63/1,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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