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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.92, 1,842.96 and 1,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.92, 1,842.96 and 1,112.16 is: 1,536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.92 : 1,842.96 = 1,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.92/1,842.96 = 1,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.92x = 1,842.96 × 1,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.92x = 2,049,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,666.39/1,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.57

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