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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.49, 1,668.18 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.49, 1,668.18 and 381.85 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.49 : 1,668.18 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.49/1,668.18 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.49x = 1,668.18 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.49x = 636,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,992.62/1,112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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