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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.01, 1,667.68 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.01, 1,667.68 and 462.60 is: 693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.01 : 1,667.68 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.01/1,667.68 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.01x = 1,667.68 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.01x = 771,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,458.12/1,112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.75

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