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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.82, 1,668.14 and 624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.82, 1,668.14 and 624.82 is: 936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.82 : 1,668.14 = 624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.82/1,668.14 = 624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.82x = 1,668.14 × 624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.82x = 1,042,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,287.23/1,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.62

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