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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.38, 1,668.93 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.38, 1,668.93 and 381.96 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.38 : 1,668.93 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.38/1,668.93 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.38x = 1,668.93 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.38x = 637,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,464.50/1,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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