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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.23, 1,665.53 and 533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.23, 1,665.53 and 533.11 is: 799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.23 : 1,665.53 = 533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.23/1,665.53 = 533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.23x = 1,665.53 × 533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.23x = 887,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,910.70/1,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.75

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