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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.37, 1,668.12 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.37, 1,668.12 and 381.75 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.37 : 1,668.12 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.37/1,668.12 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.37x = 1,668.12 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.37x = 636,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,804.81/1,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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