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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.22, 1,668.33 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.22, 1,668.33 and 342.78 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.22 : 1,668.33 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.22/1,668.33 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.22x = 1,668.33 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.22x = 571,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,870.16/1,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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