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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112, 1,666.24 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112, 1,666.24 and 745.44 is: 1,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112 : 1,666.24 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112/1,666.24 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112x = 1,666.24 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112x = 1,242,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,081.95/1,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.98

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