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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.44, 1,665.96 and 820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.44, 1,665.96 and 820.84 is: 1,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.44 : 1,665.96 = 820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.44/1,665.96 = 820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.44x = 1,665.96 × 820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.44x = 1,367,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,486.61/1,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.27

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