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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.45, 1,668.90 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.45, 1,668.90 and 382.10 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.45 : 1,668.90 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.45/1,668.90 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.45x = 1,668.90 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.45x = 637,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,686.69/1,112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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