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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.28 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.28 and 462.54 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.26 : 1,668.28 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.26/1,668.28 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.26x = 1,668.28 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.26x = 771,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,646.23/1,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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