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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,669.02 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,669.02 and 382.11 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,669.02 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,669.02 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,669.02 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 637,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,749.23/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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