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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.48, 1,535.52 and 719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.48, 1,535.52 and 719.52 is: 993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.48 : 1,535.52 = 719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.48/1,535.52 = 719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.48x = 1,535.52 × 719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.48x = 1,104,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,837.35/1,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.13

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