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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.30, 1,668.46 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.30, 1,668.46 and 290.58 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.30 : 1,668.46 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.30/1,668.46 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.30x = 1,668.46 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.30x = 484,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,814.67/1,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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