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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.13, 1,665.38 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.13, 1,665.38 and 554.86 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.13 : 1,665.38 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.13/1,665.38 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.13x = 1,665.38 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.13x = 924,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,052.75/1,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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