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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.12, 1,872.52 and 1,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.12, 1,872.52 and 1,112.12 is: 1,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.12 : 1,872.52 = 1,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.12/1,872.52 = 1,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.12x = 1,872.52 × 1,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.12x = 2,082,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,466.94/1,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.48

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