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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.60, 1,668.10 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.60, 1,668.10 and 625.80 is: 938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.60 : 1,668.10 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.60/1,668.10 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.60x = 1,668.10 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.60x = 1,043,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,896.98/1,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.25

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