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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.41, 1,671.86 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.41, 1,671.86 and 535.69 is: 805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.41 : 1,671.86 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.41/1,671.86 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.41x = 1,671.86 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.41x = 895,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,598.68/1,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.10

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