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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.44 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.26, 1,668.44 and 290.62 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.26 : 1,668.44 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.26/1,668.44 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.26x = 1,668.44 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.26x = 484,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,882.03/1,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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