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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.94, 1,659.27 and 1,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.94, 1,659.27 and 1,084.54 is: 1,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.94 : 1,659.27 = 1,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.94/1,659.27 = 1,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.94x = 1,659.27 × 1,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.94x = 1,799,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,544.69/1,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.93

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