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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.10, 1,668.75 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.10, 1,668.75 and 462.88 is: 694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.10 : 1,668.75 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.10/1,668.75 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.10x = 1,668.75 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.10x = 772,431
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,431/1,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.57

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