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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.08, 1,841.72 and 1,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.08, 1,841.72 and 1,112.62 is: 1,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.08 : 1,841.72 = 1,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.08/1,841.72 = 1,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.08x = 1,841.72 × 1,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.08x = 2,049,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,134.51/1,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.85

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