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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.36, 1,667.58 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.36, 1,667.58 and 462.12 is: 692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.36 : 1,667.58 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.36/1,667.58 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.36x = 1,667.58 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.36x = 770,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,622.07/1,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.16

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