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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.42 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.42 and 463 is: 694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.26 : 1,668.42 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.26/1,668.42 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.26x = 1,668.42 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.26x = 772,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,478.46/1,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.51

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