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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.37, 1,669.69 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.37, 1,669.69 and 372.82 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.37 : 1,669.69 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.37/1,669.69 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.37x = 1,669.69 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.37x = 622,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,493.83/1,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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