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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.19, 1,668.30 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.19, 1,668.30 and 462.78 is: 694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.19 : 1,668.30 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.19/1,668.30 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.19x = 1,668.30 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.19x = 772,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,055.87/1,112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.18

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