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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.79, 1,534.79 and 670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.79, 1,534.79 and 670.23 is: 924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.79 : 1,534.79 = 670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.79/1,534.79 = 670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.79x = 1,534.79 × 670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.79x = 1,028,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,662.30/1,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.40

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