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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.37, 1,670.17 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.37, 1,670.17 and 382.85 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.37 : 1,670.17 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.37/1,670.17 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.37x = 1,670.17 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.37x = 639,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,426.95/1,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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