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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.32, 2,112.47 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.32, 2,112.47 and 382.32 is: 573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.32 : 2,112.47 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.32/2,112.47 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.32x = 2,112.47 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.32x = 807,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,637.62/1,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.48

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