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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.25, 1,669.01 and 599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.25, 1,669.01 and 599.25 is: 899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.25 : 1,669.01 = 599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.25/1,669.01 = 599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.25x = 1,669.01 × 599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.25x = 1,000,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,151.25/1,112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.21

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