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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.88, 1,669.74 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.88, 1,669.74 and 382.94 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.88 : 1,669.74 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.88/1,669.74 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.88x = 1,669.74 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.88x = 639,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,410.24/1,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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