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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.12, 1,667.94 and 526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.12, 1,667.94 and 526.87 is: 790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.12 : 1,667.94 = 526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.12/1,667.94 = 526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.12x = 1,667.94 × 526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.12x = 878,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,787.55/1,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.19

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