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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.73, 1,668.48 and 883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.73, 1,668.48 and 883.09 is: 1,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.73 : 1,668.48 = 883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.73/1,668.48 = 883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.73x = 1,668.48 × 883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.73x = 1,473,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,418.00/1,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.15

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