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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.08 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.08 and 381.59 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.26 : 1,668.08 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.26/1,668.08 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.26x = 1,668.08 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.26x = 636,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,522.65/1,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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