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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.52, 1,669.76 and 747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.52, 1,669.76 and 747.76 is: 1,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.52 : 1,669.76 = 747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.52/1,669.76 = 747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.52x = 1,669.76 × 747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.52x = 1,248,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,579.74/1,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.30

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