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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.19, 1,667.37 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.19, 1,667.37 and 556.53 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.19 : 1,667.37 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.19/1,667.37 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.19x = 1,667.37 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.19x = 927,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,941.43/1,112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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