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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.70, 1,666.85 and 975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.70, 1,666.85 and 975.90 is: 1,461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.70 : 1,666.85 = 975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.70/1,666.85 = 975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.70x = 1,666.85 × 975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.70x = 1,626,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,678.92/1,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.92

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