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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.50, 1,668.89 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.50, 1,668.89 and 462.88 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.50 : 1,668.89 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.50/1,668.89 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.50x = 1,668.89 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.50x = 772,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,495.80/1,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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