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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,669.50 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,669.50 and 382.60 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,669.50 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,669.50 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,669.50 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 638,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,750.70/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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