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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.02, 1,665.17 and 379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.02, 1,665.17 and 379.40 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.02 : 1,665.17 = 379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.02/1,665.17 = 379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.02x = 1,665.17 × 379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.02x = 631,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,765.50/1,110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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