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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.36, 1,666.71 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.36, 1,666.71 and 381.54 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.36 : 1,666.71 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.36/1,666.71 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.36x = 1,666.71 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.36x = 635,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,916.53/1,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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