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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.40, 1,668.56 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.40, 1,668.56 and 342.90 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.40 : 1,668.56 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.40/1,668.56 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.40x = 1,668.56 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.40x = 572,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,149.22/1,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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