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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.20, 1,670.06 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.20, 1,670.06 and 382.78 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.20 : 1,670.06 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.20/1,670.06 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.20x = 1,670.06 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.20x = 639,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,265.57/1,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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