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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.17, 1,669.72 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.17, 1,669.72 and 382.73 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.17 : 1,669.72 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.17/1,669.72 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.17x = 1,669.72 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.17x = 639,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,051.94/1,113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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