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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.56, 1,669.34 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.56, 1,669.34 and 419.58 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.56 : 1,669.34 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.56/1,669.34 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.56x = 1,669.34 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.56x = 700,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,422.73/1,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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