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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.73, 1,669.02 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.73, 1,669.02 and 382.29 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.73 : 1,669.02 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.73/1,669.02 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.73x = 1,669.02 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.73x = 638,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,049.66/1,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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