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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.17, 1,534.66 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.17, 1,534.66 and 663.96 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.17 : 1,534.66 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.17/1,534.66 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.17x = 1,534.66 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.17x = 1,018,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,941.86/1,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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