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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.06, 1,668.36 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.06, 1,668.36 and 462.44 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.06 : 1,668.36 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.06/1,668.36 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.06x = 1,668.36 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.06x = 771,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,516.40/1,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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