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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.37, 1,667.34 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.37, 1,667.34 and 746.25 is: 1,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.37 : 1,667.34 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.37/1,667.34 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.37x = 1,667.34 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.37x = 1,244,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,252.48/1,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.56

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