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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.80, 1,668.36 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.80, 1,668.36 and 535.52 is: 802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.80 : 1,668.36 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.80/1,668.36 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.80x = 1,668.36 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.80x = 893,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,440.15/1,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.88

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