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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.37, 1,533.60 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.37, 1,533.60 and 912.47 is: 1,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.37 : 1,533.60 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.37/1,533.60 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.37x = 1,533.60 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.37x = 1,399,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,356.32/1,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.00

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