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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,668.90 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,668.90 and 332.64 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,668.90 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,668.90 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,668.90 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 555,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,142.90/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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