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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.45, 1,670.15 and 744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.45, 1,670.15 and 744.62 is: 1,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.45 : 1,670.15 = 744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.45/1,670.15 = 744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.45x = 1,670.15 × 744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.45x = 1,243,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,623.37/1,112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.91

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