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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.99, 1,669.80 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.99, 1,669.80 and 332.96 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.99 : 1,669.80 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.99/1,669.80 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.99x = 1,669.80 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.99x = 555,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,968.26/1,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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