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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.11, 1,668.13 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.11, 1,668.13 and 290.36 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.11 : 1,668.13 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.11/1,668.13 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.11x = 1,668.13 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.11x = 484,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,358.23/1,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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