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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.09, 1,667.66 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.09, 1,667.66 and 418.64 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.09 : 1,667.66 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.09/1,667.66 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.09x = 1,667.66 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.09x = 698,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,138.75/1,112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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