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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.15, 1,668.27 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.15, 1,668.27 and 290.49 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.15 : 1,668.27 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.15/1,668.27 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.15x = 1,668.27 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.15x = 484,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,615.75/1,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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