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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.65, 1,668.87 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.65, 1,668.87 and 419.02 is: 628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.65 : 1,668.87 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.65/1,668.87 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.65x = 1,668.87 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.65x = 699,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,285.74/1,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.49

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