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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.25, 1,664.12 and 837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.25, 1,664.12 and 837.88 is: 1,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.25 : 1,664.12 = 837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.25/1,664.12 = 837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.25x = 1,664.12 × 837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.25x = 1,394,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,330.80/1,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.74

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