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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.09, 1,669.80 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.09, 1,669.80 and 382.50 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.09 : 1,669.80 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.09/1,669.80 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.09x = 1,669.80 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.09x = 638,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,698.50/1,113.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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