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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.24, 1,668.52 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.24, 1,668.52 and 428.40 is: 642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.24 : 1,668.52 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.24/1,668.52 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.24x = 1,668.52 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.24x = 714,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,793.97/1,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.66

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