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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.39, 1,667.42 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.39, 1,667.42 and 381.56 is: 571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.39 : 1,667.42 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.39/1,667.42 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.39x = 1,667.42 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.39x = 636,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,210.53/1,112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.93

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