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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.58, 1,665.23 and 1,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.58, 1,665.23 and 1,011.74 is: 1,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.58 : 1,665.23 = 1,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.58/1,665.23 = 1,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.58x = 1,665.23 × 1,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.58x = 1,684,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,766.42/1,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.29

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