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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.35, 1,668.64 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.35, 1,668.64 and 381.98 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.35 : 1,668.64 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.35/1,668.64 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.35x = 1,668.64 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.35x = 637,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,390.32/1,112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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