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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.55, 1,668.50 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.55, 1,668.50 and 418.72 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.55 : 1,668.50 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.55/1,668.50 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.55x = 1,668.50 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.55x = 698,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,635.37/1,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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