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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.48, 1,666.47 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.48, 1,666.47 and 577.26 is: 864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.48 : 1,666.47 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.48/1,666.47 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.48x = 1,666.47 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.48x = 961,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,986.47/1,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.73

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