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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.15, 1,666.20 and 678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.15, 1,666.20 and 678.80 is: 1,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.15 : 1,666.20 = 678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.15/1,666.20 = 678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.15x = 1,666.20 × 678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.15x = 1,131,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,016.56/1,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.96

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