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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.93, 1,669.56 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.93, 1,669.56 and 382.34 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.93 : 1,669.56 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.93/1,669.56 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.93x = 1,669.56 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.93x = 638,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,339.57/1,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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