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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.28, 1,534.68 and 719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.28, 1,534.68 and 719.25 is: 992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.28 : 1,534.68 = 719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.28/1,534.68 = 719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.28x = 1,534.68 × 719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.28x = 1,103,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,818.59/1,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.39

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