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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.08, 1,665.52 and 879.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.08, 1,665.52 and 879.41 is: 1,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.08 : 1,665.52 = 879.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.08/1,665.52 = 879.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.08x = 1,665.52 × 879.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.08x = 1,464,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,674.94/1,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.06

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