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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.46, 1,665.18 and 742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.46, 1,665.18 and 742.44 is: 1,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.46 : 1,665.18 = 742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.46/1,665.18 = 742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.46x = 1,665.18 × 742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.46x = 1,236,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,296.24/1,112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.32

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