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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.79, 1,669.87 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.79, 1,669.87 and 382.88 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.79 : 1,669.87 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.79/1,669.87 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.79x = 1,669.87 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.79x = 639,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,352.93/1,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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