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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.16, 1,669.56 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.16, 1,669.56 and 382.72 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.16 : 1,669.56 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.16/1,669.56 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.16x = 1,669.56 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.16x = 638,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,974.00/1,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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