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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.99, 1,536.54 and 671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.99, 1,536.54 and 671 is: 926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.99 : 1,536.54 = 671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.99/1,536.54 = 671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.99x = 1,536.54 × 671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.99x = 1,031,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,018.34/1,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.35

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