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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.42, 1,670.07 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.42, 1,670.07 and 382.98 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.42 : 1,670.07 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.42/1,670.07 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.42x = 1,670.07 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.42x = 639,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,603.41/1,113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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