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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.77, 1,669.14 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.77, 1,669.14 and 291.06 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.77 : 1,669.14 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.77/1,669.14 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.77x = 1,669.14 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.77x = 485,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,819.89/1,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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