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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.89, 1,669.33 and 1,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.89, 1,669.33 and 1,045.23 is: 1,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.89 : 1,669.33 = 1,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.89/1,669.33 = 1,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.89x = 1,669.33 × 1,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.89x = 1,744,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,825.45/1,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.84

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