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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.92, 1,669.34 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.92, 1,669.34 and 291.24 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.92 : 1,669.34 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.92/1,669.34 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.92x = 1,669.34 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.92x = 486,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,178.58/1,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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