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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.73, 1,535.35 and 664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.73, 1,535.35 and 664.46 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.73 : 1,535.35 = 664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.73/1,535.35 = 664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.73x = 1,535.35 × 664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.73x = 1,020,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,178.66/1,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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