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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.61, 1,670.46 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.61, 1,670.46 and 383.20 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.61 : 1,670.46 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.61/1,670.46 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.61x = 1,670.46 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.61x = 640,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,111.92/1,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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