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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.52, 1,666.74 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.52, 1,666.74 and 624.08 is: 934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.52 : 1,666.74 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.52/1,666.74 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.52x = 1,666.74 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.52x = 1,040,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,179.10/1,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.98

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