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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.41, 1,668.27 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.41, 1,668.27 and 381.82 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.41 : 1,668.27 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.41/1,668.27 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.41x = 1,668.27 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.41x = 636,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,970.51/1,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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