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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.24, 1,669.97 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.24, 1,669.97 and 382.83 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.24 : 1,669.97 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.24/1,669.97 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.24x = 1,669.97 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.24x = 639,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,307.16/1,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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