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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.55, 1,664.79 and 672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.55, 1,664.79 and 672.18 is: 1,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.55 : 1,664.79 = 672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.55/1,664.79 = 672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.55x = 1,664.79 × 672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.55x = 1,119,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,038.54/1,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.83

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