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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.52, 1,668.75 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.52, 1,668.75 and 332.49 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.52 : 1,668.75 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.52/1,668.75 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.52x = 1,668.75 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.52x = 554,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,842.69/1,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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