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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.67, 1,667.99 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.67, 1,667.99 and 382.08 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.67 : 1,667.99 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.67/1,667.99 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.67x = 1,667.99 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.67x = 637,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,303.71/1,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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