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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.45, 1,666.69 and 948.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.45, 1,666.69 and 948.47 is: 1,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.45 : 1,666.69 = 948.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.45/1,666.69 = 948.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.45x = 1,666.69 × 948.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.45x = 1,580,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,794.76/1,112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.01

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