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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,669.24 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,669.24 and 332.84 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,669.24 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,669.24 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,669.24 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 555,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,593.18/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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