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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.44, 1,670.24 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.44, 1,670.24 and 382.80 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.44 : 1,670.24 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.44/1,670.24 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.44x = 1,670.24 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.44x = 639,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,367.87/1,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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