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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.41, 1,670.42 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.41, 1,670.42 and 383.00 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.41 : 1,670.42 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.41/1,670.42 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.41x = 1,670.42 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.41x = 639,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,763.47/1,113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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