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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,120.11 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,120.11 and 382.12 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,120.11 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,120.11 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,120.11 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 428,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,016.43/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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