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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.42, 1,669 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.42, 1,669 and 535.34 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.42 : 1,669 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.42/1,669 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.42x = 1,669 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.42x = 893,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,482.46/1,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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