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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.32, 1,668.64 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.32, 1,668.64 and 381.88 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.32 : 1,668.64 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.32/1,668.64 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.32x = 1,668.64 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.32x = 637,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,220.24/1,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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