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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.65, 1,668.65 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.65, 1,668.65 and 382.83 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.65 : 1,668.65 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.65/1,668.65 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.65x = 1,668.65 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.65x = 638,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,809.28/1,113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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