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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.89, 1,669.52 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.89, 1,669.52 and 343.39 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.89 : 1,669.52 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.89/1,669.52 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.89x = 1,669.52 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.89x = 573,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,294.76/1,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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