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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.33, 1,670.63 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.33, 1,670.63 and 838.96 is: 1,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.33 : 1,670.63 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.33/1,670.63 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.33x = 1,670.63 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.33x = 1,401,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,583.37/1,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.04

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