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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.82, 1,669.20 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.82, 1,669.20 and 419.46 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.82 : 1,669.20 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.82/1,669.20 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.82x = 1,669.20 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.82x = 700,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,162.63/1,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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