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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.43, 1,535.72 and 1,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.43, 1,535.72 and 1,052.13 is: 1,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.43 : 1,535.72 = 1,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.43/1,535.72 = 1,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.43x = 1,535.72 × 1,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.43x = 1,615,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,771.82/1,112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.47

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