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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.59, 1,669.14 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.59, 1,669.14 and 382.13 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.59 : 1,669.14 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.59/1,669.14 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.59x = 1,669.14 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.59x = 637,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,823.30/1,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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