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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.65, 1,668.08 and 837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.65, 1,668.08 and 837.46 is: 1,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.65 : 1,668.08 = 837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.65/1,668.08 = 837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.65x = 1,668.08 × 837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.65x = 1,396,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,950.28/1,111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.65

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