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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.11, 1,667.85 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.11, 1,667.85 and 462.69 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.11 : 1,667.85 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.11/1,667.85 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.11x = 1,667.85 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.11x = 771,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,697.52/1,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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