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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.23, 1,668.62 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.23, 1,668.62 and 332.23 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.23 : 1,668.62 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.23/1,668.62 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.23x = 1,668.62 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.23x = 554,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,355.62/1,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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