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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.23, 1,666.20 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.23, 1,666.20 and 623.80 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.23 : 1,666.20 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.23/1,666.20 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.23x = 1,666.20 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.23x = 1,039,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,379.98/1,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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